Central Excise officials

| March 11, 2024, 4:58 a.m.

Bombay High Court Dismisses Disciplinary Action Against Central Excise Officials Linked to 1993 Mumbai Blasts

The Bombay High Court has quashed disciplinary action against two Central Excise officials, Yashwant Lotale and SM Padwal, who were accused of negligence in connection with the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts. The court ruled that there was insufficient evidence to prove the charges against them, emphasizing that confessional statements made in criminal cases cannot be used as the basis for disciplinary proceedings. The decision entitles the officials to consequential benefits such as arrears of salary and pension.

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