‘Again, found negligent of the same offence’; Delhi HC upholds punishment of an employee for being repeatedly ‘lethargic and irresponsible on duty’
The Court stated that though it may be true that the petitioner cannot be present at the same time on the entire stretch of 3 kms, but, the criminals having carried out activities at 12 places without being noticed by the petitioner, clearly shows that he is not diligent in the performance of his duty and it is a case of gross dereliction thereof.