GENERAL MANAGER, VIJAYA BANK vs PRAMOD KUMAR GUPTA

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Industrial Tribunal regarding the termination of the respondent's employment with Vijaya Bank, citing the respondent's prolonged absence without leave as justifiable grounds for termination under service law principles. The Court noted that the respondent had not approached the bank for four years after his employment ceased, indicating he was gainfully employed elsewhere, thus affirming the bank's action as lawful. The Court held that the management's decision to treat the respondent as having abandoned his service was justified and did not violate any legal provisions.