Indian Overseas Bank, Anna Salai And Anr vs P. Ganesan And Others

The Supreme Court held that the mere pendency of a criminal case does not automatically warrant a stay of departmental proceedings against employees, as per established principles of service law. The Court emphasized that disciplinary action can proceed independently of criminal proceedings unless specific circumstances justify a stay. The appeal was allowed, affirming the bank's right to continue with the disciplinary action against the employees involved in the incident.