H.V. Nirmala vs Karnataka State Financial Corporation ...

The Supreme Court held that the appointment of a Legal Advisor as an Enquiry Officer in disciplinary proceedings against the appellant was permissible under Regulation 41 of the Karnataka State Financial Corporation (Staff) Regulations, 1965. The Court found that the Managing Director had the authority to transfer the proceedings to the Board of Directors for imposing a major penalty. The dismissal of the appellant's writ petition by the High Court was upheld, affirming the validity of the disciplinary actions taken against her under the 1951 Act and the Regulations.