Jagadeesh v. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
AAREN JAGADEESH
Law Firm / Organization
Self Represented
CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE (CIBC)
  • Background: Aaren Jagadeesh filed a complaint against his former employer, CIBC, alleging discrimination on the grounds of disability and sexual orientation. He claimed adverse treatment and unjust termination of employment.

  • Issues and Decision: Jagadeesh challenged the Canadian Human Rights Commission's decision to dismiss his complaint. The Federal Court found the Commission's decision reasonable and procedurally fair, dismissing Jagadeesh's application for judicial review.

  • Key Points:

    1. Procedural Fairness: The Court found no procedural unfairness in the Commission’s handling of the complaint.
    2. Bias Allegations: Jagadeesh's allegations of bias and unethical conduct by the Commission's officer were not supported by concrete evidence.
    3. Reasonableness of Decision: The Court upheld the Commission's decision, finding it justified, transparent, and intelligible.
    4. Investigation Adequacy: The Court determined that the investigation into the complaint was thorough and addressed all fundamental issues.
  • Conclusion: The case reaffirmed the importance of reasonableness and procedural fairness in judicial reviews of human rights complaints, particularly in employment discrimination cases.

  • Financial terms not specified.

Federal Court
T-731-22
Human rights
Respondent
08 April 2022