State Bank Of India And Ors vs Harbans Lal

The Supreme Court held that the State Bank of India could suspend an employee before issuing a charge-sheet, as clarified by the bipartite settlement modifying the Sastry Award. The Court found that the High Court's ruling declaring the suspension illegal was incorrect, as the modified clause allowed for suspension pending inquiry. Consequently, the appeal by the Bank was allowed, and the High Court's order was set aside, affirming the validity of the suspension and the disciplinary action taken against the respondent.