2021-UNAT-1172, Ravi Karkara
The Appeals Tribunal found that Mr. Karkara failed to show that the UNDT鈥檚 assessment of the evidence had resulted in a manifestly unreasonable decision. It also found that the UNDT did not make any errors with regard to the admissibility of witnesses. The UNAT further found that the UNDT did not commit any procedural error, and Mr. Karkara鈥檚 allegations of procedural irregularities did not put the UNDT鈥檚 findings into doubt. Accordingly, the UNAT agreed that there was clear and convincing evidence of sexual abuse and exploitation by Mr. Karkara. The UNAT also held that the sanction of...