In Brief
A State Bank of India officer was dismissed for fraudulently withdrawing Rs. 10 lakhs by producing a forged letter. The High Court set aside the dismissal after finding insufficient proof of the officer's involvement. The Supreme Court reversed this, holding that the High Court erred by reappreciating evidence and acting as an appellate authority rather than conducting judicial review. The Court reiterated that in disciplinary proceedings, courts cannot reassess evidence or interfere with findings if they are based on some legal evidence and the enquiry was conducted fairly. The dismissal was upheld as justified and proportionate to the serious fraud charge, even though the officer was acquitted in subsequent criminal proceedings.
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