State Bank Of Mysore & Ors. Etc vs M.C.Krishnappa

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal concerning the demotion of M.C. Krishnappa from Junior Management Grade Scale-I to the clerical cadre following a departmental inquiry under the State Bank of Mysore Officer's Service Regulations, 1979. The Court upheld the demotion but found the seven-year promotion bar to be excessively harsh, thereby modifying it to allow for future promotions based on performance. The judgment emphasized the need for proportionality in disciplinary actions, aligning with principles of fairness in employment law.