Avinash Sadashiv Bhosale (D) Thr. Lrs vs U.O.I. & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the dismissal of Mr. Avinash Sadashiv Bhosale from service by the State Bank of India was unjustified as he was acquitted of all criminal charges under Sections 120B, 420, 467, 468, 471, and 201 IPC. The Court emphasized that the principles of natural justice were violated during the departmental proceedings, as the bank failed to consider the acquittal in the criminal case. Consequently, the Court set aside the dismissal order and reinstated Mr. Bhosale with all consequential benefits.