Punjab & Sind Bank & Ors vs Sakattar Singh

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the termination of the respondent's services by the appellant-Bank was invalid due to a violation of the principles of natural justice, as no inquiry was conducted prior to termination. The Court emphasized that an employee with 16 years of service cannot be dismissed without a proper inquiry, as mandated by the Bipartite Settlement and the Sastri Award. The Court affirmed the High Court's ruling to quash the termination orders while allowing the Bank to take appropriate action in accordance with legal provisions.