A departmental proceeding pending criminal trial would not warrant an automatic stay unless, of course, a complicated question of law is involved. Also, acquittal in a criminal case ipso facto would not be tantamount to closure or culmination of proceedings in favour of a delinquent employee.
[See the full post at: Acquittal in criminal proceedings does not entitle delinquent employee for automatic discharge in departmental proceedings (SC-03/10/2023)]