Chhattisgarh HC Bars Professor from Job Termination After 30 Years, Despite Past Acquittal

The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that a professor, who was acquitted in cases that dated back to his teenage years, cannot be dismissed from his position after thirty years of service. The court held that the acquittal protects the professor from any punitive action related to the earlier allegations. The decision underscores the principle that a person who has been legally cleared of wrongdoing cannot be penalised for the same alleged acts. The ruling is expected to reinforce job security for educators who have faced past accusations but have been found innocent. It also signals to state institutions that termination of staff must be based on current, proven misconduct rather than past unproven claims.