Supreme Court of India · 2012-12-03
S.B.I vs MINSHU SAXENA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2012/3593
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- S.B.I
- Respondent
- MINSHU SAXENA
- Author
- SUDHANSU JYOTI MUKHOPADHAYA G.S. SINGHVI
- Bench
- SUDHANSU JYOTI MUKHOPADHAYA G.S. SINGHVI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal by State Bank of India against the Allahabad High Court's order quashing the discharge of Ms. Minshu Saxena from service, directing her reinstatement as a Probationary Officer with continuity of service and 50% back wages. The Court upheld the High Court's directive for the bank to evaluate her performance in the written examination and interview, emphasizing the need for a fair hearing regarding allegations of unfair means. The decision reinforces the principles of fair employment practices and due process under Service Law.