JABALPUR ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO. vs SAMBHU PRASAD SRIVASTAVA & OTHERS

The Supreme Court held that the delegation of disciplinary powers by a company to its officers is valid under the Standing Orders, specifically clauses 19 and 20. The Court found that the Resident Engineer at Jabalpur was authorized to discharge employees, and there was no legal prohibition against such delegation. The High Court's ruling that the Resident Engineer lacked the authority to conduct the enquiry and discharge the respondent was overturned, affirming the company's right to delegate powers necessary for its operations.