G.M., INDIANA BANK vs R. RANI

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of appointments made by banks to individuals claiming Scheduled Tribe status, specifically referencing the case of Kumari Madhuri Patil vs. Addl. Commissioner, Tribal Development [1994] 6 SCC 241. The Court held that the High Court erred in quashing the decisions of the District Level Committee regarding the cancellation of certificates and termination of services, emphasizing that the constitution of the Committee was not merely a guideline but a binding directive. The appeals by the Indian Bank and State Bank of India were allowed, reinstating the authority of the Committees to conduct proper inquiries.