https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=1599 Disciplinary proceedings, aimed at maintaining service discipline, use a lower standard of proof (preponderance of probabilities) and are distinct from criminal proceedings, which require proof beyond reasonable doubt; therefore acquittal in a criminal trial does not automatically bar departmental inquiry and departments may continue or initiate enquiries concurrently or after acquittal where facts, charges or evidence differ, though complex or overlapping cases may justify deferring departmental action until criminal trial conclusion. en-us Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:54:06 +0530 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:54:06 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=1599 Disciplinary proceedings, aimed at maintaining service discipline, use a lower standard of proof (preponderance of probabilities) and are distinct from criminal proceedings, which require proof beyond reasonable doubt; therefore acquittal in a criminal trial does not automatically bar departmental inquiry and departments may continue or initiate enquiries concurrently or after acquittal where facts, charges or evidence differ, though complex or overlapping cases may justify deferring departmental action until criminal trial conclusion. Articles Other Topics Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:54:06 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=1599