Supreme Court of India

State Bank of India and Others v. Palak Modi and Another

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Reported as [2012] 12 S.C.R. 628
Bench G.S. Singhvi and Sudhansu Jyoti Mukhopadhaya JJ.
Decided 3 December 2012

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Service Law - Termination - Of Bank Probationary Officers (private respondents) - Challenge to - Held: If the competent authority holds an inquiry for judging the suitability of the probationer or for his further continuance in service or for confirmation and such inquiry is the basis for taking decision to terminate his service, then the action of the competent authority cannot be castigated as punitive - However, if an allegation of misconduct constitutes the foundation of the action taken, the ultimate decision taken by the competent authority can be nullified on the ground of violation of

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