State Bank Of India & Ors vs R.B. Sharma

The Supreme Court held that the stay of departmental proceedings against the employee was inappropriate given the serious nature of the allegations under Sections 406, 409, 420, 467, and 120-B IPC. The Court emphasized that departmental inquiries can proceed concurrently with criminal proceedings, and the employee's refusal to participate in the inquiry was not justified. The Court set aside the High Court's order, allowing the bank to continue with the disciplinary action against the employee.