Supreme Court of India · 2011-09-21
Panchmahal Vadodara Gramin Bank & Ors vs D.M. Parmar
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2011 SC 628
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Panchmahal Vadodara Gramin Bank & Ors
- Respondent
- D.M. Parmar
- Author
- H.L. Gokhale
- Bench
- A.K. Patnaik, H.L. Gokhale
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court held that the dismissal of D.M. Parmar from Panchmahal Vadodara Gramin Bank was justified as the disciplinary authority had provided a reasonable opportunity for defense and the Enquiry Officer's findings were adequately supported by evidence. The Court emphasized the importance of following due process in disciplinary proceedings under Article 21 of the Constitution, affirming the High Court's decision that the dismissal was not arbitrary. The appeals were dismissed, upholding the lower court's ruling.