Chairman Of Board Of Dir.K.G.Bank & Ors vs Duryodhan Lenka

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order which had annulled the Disciplinary Authority's ex-parte decision against the respondent, Duryodhan Lenka, and remitted the matter for de novo consideration on merits. The Court emphasized that it was not expressing any opinion on the merits of the case and requested the High Court to expedite the hearing of the writ petition. The appeal was disposed of with no order as to costs, ensuring all contentions remain open.