G.M.(OPERATIONS) S.B.I. vs R.PERIYASAMY

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to set aside the dismissal of R. Periyasamy, a Cash Officer at the State Bank of India, under Rule 49(h) of the State Bank of India (Supervising Staff) Service Rules. The Court found that the disciplinary authority's conclusions regarding the respondent's alleged misconduct, including a currency shortage of Rs. 1,25,000, were not supported by sufficient evidence. The Court emphasized the necessity of adhering to principles of natural justice and the requirement of clear evidence in disciplinary proceedings.