Deokinandan Sharma vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the appellant from the State Bank of India, confirming the findings of the Delhi High Court regarding procedural compliance in the departmental inquiry. The Court noted that the appellant was charged under various irregularities, including unauthorized overdrafts and fictitious credits, and that he was given adequate opportunity to defend himself during the inquiry process. The Court held that the internal remedies were exhausted and the dismissal was justified under the principles of natural justice and service law, thereby affirming the lower court's decision.