Bank Of India & Anr vs Bhimsen Gochhayat

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to reinstate Bhimsen Gochhayat, who was initially dismissed from the Bank of India following a conviction under Section 468 IPC for forgery. The Court noted that the appellate court acquitted him due to insufficient evidence proving his involvement in the alleged fraud, thereby establishing that a conviction cannot be the sole basis for dismissal without a fair inquiry. The Court emphasized the importance of due process in disciplinary actions against employees, particularly in light of Article 21 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to a fair trial.