SURJIT GHOSH vs CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR, UNITED COMMERCIAL BANK & ORS.

The Supreme Court addressed the dismissal of the appellant, a Probationary Officer, under the United Commercial Bank Officers (Discipline and Appeals) Regulations, 1976, following a departmental inquiry that found him guilty of misconduct. The Court emphasized the necessity of adhering to due process in disciplinary actions, particularly under Regulation 12(1)(a) and (b). The Court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming the dismissal as valid and lawful, thereby rejecting the appellant's appeal.