Ritu Ravi Prakash vs Union Of India

ik-114795695 Delhi High Court 20 November 2025 • 17 min read

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Counsel (4)

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Case Significance

Ritu Ravi Prakash vs Union Of India is a Delhi High Court decision dated November 20, 2025 (citation: ik-114795695). Government employee challenged a penalty order imposing reduction in pay for unauthorized absence related to child care leave applications for her minor daughters' examinations. The Court found the disciplinary proceedings suffered from procedural irregularities and the punishment was disproportionate, set aside the penalty order, and directed restoration of pay and service benefits. The bench comprised Justices Madhu Jain and Navin Chawla. The judgment was delivered by Justice Madhu Jain. Counsel appearing: Rajesh Katyal (counsel for petitioner), Ranvir Singh (counsel for respondent), Seema Katyal (counsel for petitioner), Vikas Kumar Singh (counsel for respondent).

Summary

Government employee challenged a penalty order imposing reduction in pay for unauthorized absence related to child care leave applications for her minor daughters' examinations. The Court found the disciplinary proceedings suffered from procedural irregularities and the punishment was disproportionate, set aside the penalty order, and directed restoration of pay and service benefits.

What was the outcome of Ritu Ravi Prakash vs Union Of India?

Government employee challenged a penalty order imposing reduction in pay for unauthorized absence related to child care leave applications for her minor daughters' examinations. The Court found the di...

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