CHHEL SINGH vs M.G.B.GRAMIN BANK PALI .

The Supreme Court held that the disciplinary proceedings against the appellant, Chhel Singh, were vitiated due to violation of principles of natural justice, specifically the denial of the right to summon defense witnesses as per the Marwar Gramin Bank (Staff) Service Regulations, 1980. The Court emphasized that the Inquiry Officer's refusal to call five witnesses without valid justification rendered the inquiry flawed. Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's order that had upheld the disciplinary action, restoring the appellant's position in service.