The Supreme Court held that disciplinary authorities must exercise caution before imposing dismissal from service, as such punishment severely affects employees and their dependents. The Court said dismissal should be reserved for cases involving the most serious misconduct.
The Supreme Court refused to entertain the lawyer’s SLP and questioned his conduct, asking how he could have two children born two months apart. The Bench remarked that such acts undermine credibility and do not merit equitable relief.
Kerala High Court observed that “90% orders are passed without application of mind” as it came down heavily on revenue officials for issuing copy-paste orders while disposing of paddy land conversion applications, terming such mechanical actions a failure of administrative duty.
The Supreme Court restored SBI’s punishment against a messenger found guilty of bribery, ruling that disciplinary authorities need not give detailed reasons if they agree with the inquiry officer’s findings. This strengthens SBI’s stand on strict anti-corruption measures.
