Summary: The writ petition (WPS No. 9112 of 2022) was filed by Mitram Kumre, an assistant manager of South Eastern Coalfields Limited, seeking quashment of a departmental disciplinary proceeding that had imposed a one‑year reduction in his time‑scale pay (order dated 20 Oct 2023). During the pendency, Kumre passed away and his son was offered dependent employment (letter dated 11 Mar 2026). The High Court of Chhattisgarh disposed the petition, effectively upholding the disciplinary order. This content may not be financially relevant