BANK OF INDIA vs APURBA KUMAR SAHA

The Supreme Court reversed the Orissa High Court's decision, holding that the principles of natural justice were not violated in the disciplinary proceedings against the respondent under clause 19.5(j) of the First Bipartite Settlement. The Court found that the respondent failed to participate meaningfully in the inquiry, did not file a written explanation, and boycotted the proceedings, which justified the disciplinary action taken by the Bank. Consequently, the Court upheld the discharge order issued by the Bank's Disciplinary Authority.