A.M. Kulshrestha vs Union Bank Of India

The Supreme Court examined the validity of disciplinary proceedings against a long-serving bank employee, who was suspended pending investigation into alleged casual approval of credit proposals. The High Court and the Single Judge had dismissed the employee's challenge to the charge sheet, and the Supreme Court upheld this decision, emphasizing the importance of disciplinary procedures and the deference to internal administrative actions. The Court clarified that such proceedings are within the administrative domain and are not inherently violative of the employee's rights, provided they follow due process.