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Jan 11, 2023administrative-lawgrave-misconductsimple-misconductcivil-serviceombudsmanpublic-officials
Simple Misconduct vs Grave Misconduct: Key Differences in Penalties for Public Officials
The Supreme Court clarifies the distinction between simple and grave misconduct in administrative cases, and the corresponding penalties.