IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.7486 of 2006 UMESH CHAUBEY Versus THE CHAIRMAN, L.I.C.OF INDIA & OTHERS ----------- 03. 11.08.2008 Petitioner has been removed from service in terms of Regulation 39 (1)(f) of the LIC of India (Staff) Regulations, 1960 consequent upon his conviction by a criminal court of competent jurisdiction under section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and order of imprisonment of two years. The Court is of the opinion that prima facie the order of removal is in conformity with the rules and regulations in this regard. There is no illegality in the same. But if the petitioner succeeds in the appeal which has been filed against the conviction order, then he has all liberty to claim back his post and position under the respondents. Till the conviction is set aside it is difficult for this Court to extend any direction or benefit contrary to the impugned order contained in annexure-1. The outcome of the decision in the criminal appeal shall govern the future course of action for the petitioner. The writ application stands disposed of with the above liberty. rkp (Ajay Kumar Tripathi, J)