Legal implecation

drpkkhatri (Querist) 02 September 2013 This query is : Resolved
Sir,
Please advise what would be legal implecations if one senior govt officer is abused and slapped by a junior govt.officer during working hours and at work place?

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P. Venu (Expert) 03 September 2013
The junior officer is liable for criminal and departmental action. The senior officer should lodge an FIR. He should also report the same to the higher authority for initiation of disciplinary action.

However, even if he is the disciplinary authority, he cannot himself initiate action or the place the junior officer under suspension.

Rajendra K Goyal (Expert) 03 September 2013
He can lodge FIR and proceed to initiate disciplinary proceedings as per procedure of the Govt. department.

Dr J C Vashista (Expert) 03 September 2013
At the place of work the senior must insist upon departmental enquiry along with lodging FIR against junior