State Bank Of India vs Navin Kumar Sinha

The Supreme Court held that disciplinary proceedings initiated against an employee after their superannuation are void ab initio, as established under the State Bank of India Officers’ (Determination of Terms and Conditions of Service) Order, 1979 and Rule 68(1) of the State Bank of India Officers’ Service Rules, 1992. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to set aside the penalty of dismissal imposed on the respondent, affirming that the disciplinary action was invalid due to the timing of its initiation. Consequently, the appellants were directed to pay the respondent's retiral and other dues.