MIDNAPORE PEOPLES' CO-OP. BANK LTD. &ORS vs CHUNILAL NANDA .

The Supreme Court held that the disciplinary proceedings against the first respondent, Secretary of the Midnapore Peoples’ Co-op. Bank Ltd., were flawed due to bias in the appointment of the Enquiry Officer, violating principles of natural justice. The Court upheld the High Court's directive for a de novo enquiry by an impartial officer, emphasizing the necessity of adhering to procedural fairness as mandated by the relevant cooperative society regulations. The judgment reinforced the importance of fair disciplinary processes in service law, resulting in the upholding of the High Court's order.