CHAIRMAN, S.B.I. vs ALL ORISSA STATE BANK OFF. ASOCN.

The appellants, State Bank of India, challenged a High Court judgment that set aside a staff circular restricting the rights of an employees' association. The High Court had directed the bank to permit the association to discuss individual service grievances and represent members in domestic inquiries. The Supreme Court was called upon to review whether the association could exercise such rights under the applicable Verification Rules.