REGIONAL MANAGER, UCO BANK vs KRISHNA KUMAR BHARDWAJ

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to quash the inquiry proceedings and punishment against the respondent, an Assistant Manager at UCO Bank, for alleged negligence leading to a theft incident. The court found that the disciplinary actions taken were not in accordance with the established regulations and lacked adequate justification. Consequently, the appeal by UCO Bank was dismissed, affirming the respondent's reinstatement.