SHANKAR SHARNAPPA DHARANE vs S.G. MUTALIK DISTT.& SESSIONS JUDGE — C.A. No. 4393/2002

Summary of C.A. No. 4393/2002 - Shankar Sharnappa Dharane v. S.G. Mutalik The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal of court stenographer Shankar Sharnappa Dharane, who challenged his removal from service in 1988 on charges of dereliction of duty, insubordination, and arrogance. Dharane argued the disciplinary authority violated natural justice by not furnishing him the Enquiry Officer's report with the show cause notice and by the appellate judge referencing his confidential record. The Court held no violation occurred under Maharashtra Civil Services Rules, 1979, finding the charges were straightforward duty-related matters requiring no complex analysis, and the appellate judge provided reasoned orders considering all material facts. Outcome: Appeal dismissed on October 26, 2004. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.