Mrs R Kumbharati v Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2025] UKET 2206741/2018 (12 May 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant made protected disclosures and was subjected to detriment by the respondent, contrary to the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

Citation: [2025] UKET 2206741/2018
Parties: Claimant: Mrs R Kumbharati; Respondent: Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 12 May 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Public Interest Disclosure, Whistleblowing

Employment Law Public Interest Disclosure Whistleblowing

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Parties

Mrs R Kumbharati

Claimant

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was subjected to detriment for making protected disclosures under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant made protected disclosures and was subjected to detriment by the respondent, contrary to the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for detriment suffered.