Punjab National Bank & Ors vs K.K.Verma

The Supreme Court held that the respondent was denied the principles of natural justice as he was not provided a copy of the inquiry report before the order of punishment was issued, violating the Punjab National Bank Officers Employees (Discipline and Appeal) Regulations, 1977. The Court emphasized that an employee must be afforded an opportunity to defend themselves adequately, which was not done in this case. Consequently, the Court upheld the High Court's decision to reinstate the respondent, thereby reversing the appellant Bank's removal order.