D.C. AGGARWAL (DEAD) BY LRS. vs S.B.I.

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals of the legal representatives of D.C. Aggarwal, a former employee of the State Bank of India, seeking extension of service until age sixty and notional promotion benefits. The Court held that the disciplinary proceedings against Aggarwal were flawed, as the inquiry was conducted without proper adherence to principles of natural justice, leading to an unjust demotion. The Court ordered the reinstatement of Aggarwal with all consequential benefits, emphasizing the importance of fair inquiry procedures under Article 14 of the Constitution.