Constitution of India, Article 14 – If an employee dies, no order can be passed against them as they are not available to defend themselves – Any proceedings initiated against an employee that are not concluded before their death abate, including a show cause notice pending against an employee for the withdrawal of their pay scale. [PLRonline 449676]

CrPC S.  210 – FIR already registered – Private complaint – Magistrate issuing summoning order  – It was incumbent upon the trial Court to stay the proceedings of the inquiry/trial and call for a report on the matter from the Police Officer conducting the investigation – Summoning order  passed in derogation of the procedure as prescribed under Section 210 Cr.P.C. – Quashed. [PLRonline 418666]