GIRIJAN CO.OP CORPN LTD., A.P. vs K. SATYANARAYANA RAO

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that disciplinary proceedings against employees cannot continue post-retirement, referencing Bhagirathi Jena vs. Board of Directors, O.S.F.C., 1999 (3) SCC 666. The Court found that the appellant Corporation failed to demonstrate that the Managing Director had the authority to adopt the Andhra Pradesh Civil Service Rules, as required by the circular dated 29.8.1998. Consequently, the disciplinary actions initiated against the respondents were deemed invalid, affirming the High Court's ruling.