Supreme Court of India · 2022-04-22
ALLAHABAD BANK vs AVTAR BHUSHAN BHARTIYA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2018/44602
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- ALLAHABAD BANK
- Respondent
- AVTAR BHUSHAN BHARTIYA
- Author
- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE INDIRA BANERJEE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE V. RAMASUBRAMANIAN HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE INDIRA BANERJEE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeals concerning the reinstatement of an officer-employee of Allahabad Bank, who was dismissed after a departmental enquiry. The High Court had ordered reinstatement with 50% back wages and full consequential benefits. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision, emphasizing the need for fair procedures in disciplinary actions and the importance of providing adequate reasons for dismissals.