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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU
ANU SIVARAMAN, VIJAYKUMAR A.PATIL
Indian Bank, Represented by its Deputy General Manager, Bengaluru – Appellant
Versus
Ranganath S/o Late Ramdas – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. writ appeal filed against single judge order. (Para 1 , 3) |
| 2. court analyzed disciplinary proceedings conduct. (Para 4 , 10) |
| 3. both parties presented arguments on the judgement. (Para 5 , 8 , 9) |
| 4. proportionality of punishment is questioned. (Para 11 , 12 , 15) |
| 5. writ appeal allowed; single judge's order set aside. (Para 16) |
JUDGMENT :
ANU SIVARAMAN, J.
1. The Writ Appeal No.1901 of 2024 is preferred against the order dated 25.09.2024 of the learned Single Judge in Writ Petition No.28289/2013 (S-RES).
2. We have heard Shri. Vighneshwar S. Shastri, learned senior counsel as instructed by Shri. Udaya Shankar Rai.P, learned Advocate appearing for the Indian Bank and Shri P.S. Rajagopal, learned senior counsel as instructed by Shri. Anand S.G., learned Advocate appearing for the respondent.
3. The Writ Petition had been filed seeking the following reliefs:-
"a) ISSUE a Writ in the nature of certiorari to Quash the order bearing No.BGZO;VIG;528:2010-11 as per ANNEXURE-K dated 02.04.2011 and the order dated 14.07.2011 bearing No.1575 VG; SR No.18864: APP: 2011-12 as per ANNEXURE-M passed by Respondent, and order dated 26.05.2012 bearing No. VG:FC 1988:801:REV;SRI 8664-2012-13
The court emphasized that judgments on penalties in disciplinary proceedings should respect the discretion of the disciplinary authority unless they are shockingly disproportionate.
The court held that disciplinary authority's punishment must be proportionate to the misconduct, and failure to adhere to natural justice principles can warrant judicial intervention.
Disciplinary proceedings against bank employees must adhere to established regulations, and decisions upheld by the appellate authority are not subject to re-evaluation by the High Court unless deeme....
The court upheld the disciplinary action against the petitioner for proven misconduct, affirming that the inquiry adhered to natural justice principles and the penalty of compulsory retirement was ju....
Disciplinary proceedings against a retired bank officer can proceed if initiated prior to retirement, identifying lapses in loan sanctioning as misconduct warranting penalties.
The court emphasized the necessity of adhering to principles of natural justice in disciplinary inquiries, asserting that findings must be supported by adequate evidence and fair procedures.
Natural justice requires meaningful opportunity for defense in disciplinary inquiries; failure to adhere justifies annulment of punitive orders.
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