misconduct". A disregard of an
essential condition of the contract of service may constitute
"misconduct". The Supreme Court then considered the definition ... capable of precise definition. But at the same time
though incapable of precise definition, the word "misconduct" on
reflection receives its connotation from
page 821 defines „misconduct‟ thus:
"The term misconduct implies a wrongful intention, and not a
mere error of judgment. Misconduct is not necessarily ... capable of precise definition. But at the
same time though incapable of precise definition, the word
„misconduct‟ on reflection receives its connotation from the
context
Paresh Nath Sharma vs Uoi & Ors. on 6 July, 2018
Author: C. Hari Shankar
noted the definition
of misconduct in Stroud's Judicial Dictionary
which runs as under:
"Misconduct means, misconduct arising from ill
motive; acts ... capable of precise
definition. But at the same time, though
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incapable of precise definition, the word
"misconduct" on reflection receives its
connotation
Raza , 10 Guj LR 23. The High Court
has noted the definition of misconduct in Stroud's
Judicial Dictionary which runs as under ... appellate authority as well as
Supreme Court's decision that misconduct definition is not attracted where
an employer fixes target and if employee fails
Further, in Sona Devi's case (supra), the definition of
'misconduct' is taken with reference to fraud and misfeasance as per Section
Sangeeta Thapar vs Director Education And Anr on 25 October, 2018
Equivalent citations: AIRONLINE 2018
high post
would themselves constitute misconduct. If it is so,
every officer rated average would be guilty of
misconduct. Charges in this case as stated ... Vaghela v. Moosa Raza4 .
The High Court has noted the definition of
misconduct in Stroud's Judicial Dictionary which
runs as under:
Misconduct means
loan taken from private person does not comes within the definition of misconduct. Thus the findings are perverse.
In brief, substantially, there is no charge
defines "misconduct" thus:
"The term 'misconduct' implies a wrongful
intention, and not a mere error of judgment.
Misconduct ... capable of precise definition. But at the same time though
incapable of precise definition, the word „misconduct‟ on reflection
receives its connotation from the context
