STATE BANK OF INDIA vs BELA BAGCHI .

The Supreme Court held that the continuation of disciplinary proceedings against an employee after the date of superannuation is illegal and without jurisdiction, as per the Service Rules of the Bank. The Court upheld the High Court's decision that the dismissal order issued post-superannuation was invalid. The judgment emphasized that the disciplinary proceedings must conclude before the employee's retirement, reinforcing the principle that service rules must be adhered to strictly in such matters.