GOPALJI KHANNA vs ALLAHABAD BANK .

The Supreme Court examined whether the Executive Director of Allahabad Bank could exercise the review power under Regulation 18 of the Allahabad Bank Officer Employees’ (Discipline and Appeal) Regulations, 1976, which is designated for the Chairman and Managing Director. The Court held that the Executive Director, while holding current charge of the Chairman and Managing Director's duties, was authorized to review the penalty imposed on the appellant. The Court upheld the penalty imposed by the Executive Director, affirming the validity of the review process undertaken.