Paying Back Embezzled Funds Isn’t Enough to Save Govt Employee From Dismissal: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that repaying embezzled funds does not erase misconduct, upholding the dismissal of a government employee. The Court emphasized that financial integrity and trust cannot be restored simply by returning misappropriated money.

Supreme Court Backs SBI: No Detailed Reasons Needed If Inquiry Report Accepted in Disciplinary Cases

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.