Appeal dismissed — ruling against Prof. Ashish Wakhlu (Petitioner)
In Short
Prof. Ashish Wakhlu challenged multiple inquiry reports, a charge sheet, his suspension, and his ultimate termination from King George's Medical University. He claimed the disciplinary proceedings were unfair and violated rules, while the university argued he committed financial irregularities and ran a private business. The court dismissed his petitions and contempt application, upholding the university's actions.
The Parties
Party A: Prof. Ashish Wakhlu
Party B: Hon'ble Chancellor King George Medical University Lko. And Ors., State Of U.P. Thru Addl. Chief Secy. Medical Education Lko and Ors.
Advocates & Judges
For Party A: Learned Advocate Mr. Aakash Prasad, Learned Advocate Mr. Abhishek Dwivedi, Learned Advocate Mr. Amitav Singh, Learned Advocate Ms. Anumita Chandra, Learned Advocate Dr. V.K. Singh, Learned Advocate Mr. Sandeep Kumar Ojha, Learned Advocate Mr. Shubham Singh, Learned Advocate Mr. Rupesh Kumar Kasaudhan, Learned Advocate Mr. Ashwani Kumar Singh, Learned Advocate Mr. P.R.S. Bajpai, Learned Advocate Mr. Harsh Tripathi, Learned Advocate Mr. Amarjeet Singh Rakhra, Learned Advocate Mr. Dharmendra Kumar Dixit, Learned Advocate Mr. Madhusudhan Dutt Misra
For Party B: Learned Advocate Mr. Abhinav Trivedi, Learned Advocate Mr. Lalta Prasad Misra, Learned Advocate Mr. Shubham Tripathi, Learned Advocate Mr. Sameer Kalia, Learned Advocate Mr. Kumar Ayush, Learned Advocate Mr. Amit Dwivedi, Learned Advocate Mrs. C.S.C., Learned Advocate Ms. Akansha Dubey
Judge(s): Hon'ble Justice Pankaj Bhatia
What the Case Was About
The petitioner was a professor at King George's Medical University who was appointed as a Nodal Officer to implement a Central Patient Management System. Later, complaints arose alleging that he had committed financial irregularities involving payments to a private firm and that he was running his own private company using university intellectual property. This led to fact-finding committees, audit objections, a formal charge sheet, his suspension, and finally his termination from service. The professor filed multiple writ petitions and a contempt application challenging almost every step of the university's disciplinary process.
Judgment Date
05.10.2026
The Outcome
The court dismissed all the writ petitions filed by the professor along with his contempt application, ruling against him and upholding the termination of his service.
What the Court Looked At
- The court observed that the petitioner repeatedly challenged preliminary steps like questionnaires and fact-finding reports instead of participating in the actual inquiry.
- The court noted that the petitioner failed to submit a reply to the formal charge sheet despite receiving all the necessary documents and annexures.
- The court found that the petitioner demanded numerous witnesses and documents without following proper procedures or cooperating with the disciplinary committee.
- The court noted that the petitioner was found to be running a private business company in violation of government servant conduct rules.
"The petitioner having chosen not to submit a reply to the charge sheet cannot turn around and challenge the subsequent disciplinary actions or claim prejudice."
What This Means For You
When facing a workplace disciplinary inquiry or a major charge sheet, ignoring the notices or refusing to file a formal reply will rarely protect you. In this case, the employee chose to fight the university through a series of separate court cases at every single procedural step instead of answering the core allegations on the ground. By failing to submit a proper defense to the charge sheet and demanding unverified witnesses without cooperation, the employee gave the administration full legal room to proceed against him. If you find yourself facing serious workplace accusations, working through the established administrative process with proper replies is essential rather than relying solely on procedural legal challenges. Setback Solutions can help you understand your options and coordinate next steps when you are dealing with complex employment disputes.
You Still Have Options
Dealing with a termination, facing a sudden suspension, or feeling overwhelmed by a difficult workplace dispute can leave you searching for answers. Many people in similar situations wonder what to do next when administrative actions go against them and they feel stuck in a legal maze. It is not the end of the road, as you can still explore options such as seeking a second opinion, evaluating your next legal moves, or getting non-judicial guidance. Reach out to Setback Solutions for help understanding your options and coordinating the next step. Setback Solutions is NOT a law firm and does NOT give legal advice or guarantee any result.