conduct as would merit his removal from service or a
lesser punishment, as the case may be, whereas in the
criminal proceedings the question is whether the offences
registered against him under the Prevention of Corruption
Act (and the Penal Code, 1860, if any) are established
and, if established, what sentence should be imposed upon
him. The standard of proof, the mode of enquiry and the
rules governing the enquiry and trial in both the cases are
(1997) 2 SCC 699
entirely distinct and different. Staying of disciplinary
proceedings pending criminal proceedings, to repeat,
should not be a matter of course but a considered
decision. Even if stayed at one stage, the decision may
require reconsideration if the criminal case gets unduly
delayed.”
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