Gujarat High Court
The matter has been posted for further hearing on Nov 23. After issuing notice, HC scheduled the next hearing for Nov 23. Ahmedabad: A woman assistant sub-inspector (ASI) has approached Gujarat High Court challenging her transfer from Ahmedabad Rural to Surat district, contending that the decision was a second punishment over her love affair with a department colleague, for which she had already faced departmental action. High Court issued notice to director general of police (DGP) and sought a response on the plea. Following an internal inquiry, police authorities found both personnel guilty of misconduct. Superintendent of police imposed a penalty of stoppage of increments for two years, which was later reduced to one year upon representation. Both officers accepted the punishment and did not challenge it. The state govt opposed the petition, contending that police service was inherently transferable.
The petitioner’s counsel, however, submitted that she had repeatedly sought a personal hearing before the authorities to present her case.
The 35-year-old ASI and a male colleague, who was posted as a driver, faced departmental proceedings after allegations regarding their personal relationship surfaced during a matrimonial dispute involving the latter, according to the petition. The colleague’s wife had lodged an FIR at Mahila Police Station, Ahmedabad (Rural), alleging domestic violence and dowry harassment. She alleged that her husband’s illicit relationship was reason for the marital discord.