SaralnamaThe Gwalior High Court overturned the dismissal of a primary school teacher in Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. Kamal Kishor Kushwah, from Gormi's government primary school, was convicted under IPC Section 325/34 in 2023. He received a one-year sentence and ₹500 fine. The District Education Officer dismissed him. Justice Ashish Shroti deemed the punishment excessive, noting the conviction wasn't for a serious crime. The court ordered the teacher's reinstatement, emphasizing that dismissal solely based on conviction is inappropriate. Officials must consider the nature of the crime, job responsibilities, and severity of punishment when disciplining government servants for criminal convictions. To challenge a dismissal, affected employees can file a petition in the High Court. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 12:39 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The Gwalior High Court overturned the dismissal of a primary school teacher in Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh
- Kamal Kishor Kushwah, from Gormi's government primary school, was convicted under IPC Section 325/34 in 2023
- He received a one-year sentence and ₹500 fine