Central Bank Of India & Anr vs Nripendra Nath Sarkar

The Supreme Court held that the dismissal of the respondent from the bank was unjustified as the disciplinary authority failed to address the respondent's explanations adequately and the original charge of defalcation was significantly reduced from Rs.36,990.53 to Rs.9,662.46. The Court emphasized the need for a fair hearing and the importance of addressing all contentions raised by the employee. The judgment directed the Appellate Authority to reconsider the case in light of the observations made, ensuring the respondent's right to appeal is upheld under Article 226 of the Constitution.