IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.A. No.2261 of 2024 Bank of India and others …. Appellants -Versus-

Hajam Charan Tudu …. Respondent Advocates appeared in this case:

For Appellants : Mr. Asok Mohanty, Senior Advocate Mr. Karunakar Jena, Advocate For Respondent : Mr. Sidheswar Mallik, Advocate CORAM:

HON’ BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE AND HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE MURAHARI SRI RAMAN

J U D G M E N T

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Date of hearing and judgment: 13^th May, 2025 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

HARISH TANDON, CJ.

1. The judgment of the learned single Judge is assailed in the instant appeal at the behest of the appellants on multiple counts namely, the learned single Judge ought not to have substituted itself as the disciplinary authority by re-appreciating the evidence nor could have proceeded to set aside the punishment inflicted upon the respondent on the ground of bias and/or violation of the principle of natural justice.

2. Admittedly, the respondent was served with a notice contemplating to initiate a disciplinary proceeding against him for the misconduct reflected in the articles o