ROOP SINGH NEGI vs PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK .

The Supreme Court addressed the disciplinary proceedings against a bank employee under Section 380/120B IPC, emphasizing the necessity of proving the charges against the employee beyond mere assumptions. The Court found that the purported confession was not substantiated by evidence, and the inquiry officer's conclusions were based on unproven documents and assumptions rather than direct evidence. Consequently, the Court held that the disciplinary action taken against the appellant was unjustified, leading to the quashing of the dismissal order.