https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=765661 A disciplinary finding of "other misconduct" affecting professional status was not examined on merits by the appellate forum, because the challenge was treated as abandoned. The court noted that the appellant had promptly sought review and advanced substantial grounds, and that the consequences for his career warranted a hearing on merits. It further observed that dishonour of cheques does not automatically constitute "other misconduct" and must be assessed on the facts of each case. As the explanation and challenge had not been adequately considered, the matter was remanded to the Appellate Authority for fresh consideration after permitting a supplementary appeal and hearing. en-us Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 08:38:42 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=765661 A disciplinary finding of "other misconduct" affecting professional status was not examined on merits by the appellate forum, because the challenge was treated as abandoned. The court noted that the appellant had promptly sought review and advanced substantial grounds, and that the consequences for his career warranted a hearing on merits. It further observed that dishonour of cheques does not automatically constitute "other misconduct" and must be assessed on the facts of each case. As the explanation and challenge had not been adequately considered, the matter was remanded to the Appellate Authority for fresh consideration after permitting a supplementary appeal and hearing. Case-Laws Indian Laws Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=765661