S. VASUNDARA versus CANARA BANK AND ORS.

S. VASUNDARA versus CANARA BANK AND ORS.

Authorities remain competent to take disciplinary action against an employee convicted on a criminal charge under Regulation 11, even if the sentence is suspended on appeal, and there is no requirement to follow procedures in Regulations 6, 7, or 8 due to the non obstante clause.

Parties
Petitioner: S. Vasundara; Respondent: Canara Bank and Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
28 October 1996
Procedural Posture
Special Leave Petition (civil) / Order on SLP Against High Court Decision
Outcome
Petitions dismissed
Legal Topics
Disciplinary Proceedings, Criminal Conviction, Bank Officer Conduct
Service Law Disciplinary Proceedings Criminal Conviction Bank Officer Conduct

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Parties

S. Vasundara

Petitioner

Canara Bank and Ors.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Special Leave Petition (civil) / Order on SLP Against High Court Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Canara Bank authorities are competent to take action under Regulation 11 against an employee convicted on a criminal charge despite suspension of sentence by appellate court

Ratio Decidendi

Authorities remain competent to take disciplinary action against an employee convicted on a criminal charge under Regulation 11, even if the sentence is suspended on appeal, and there is no requirement to follow procedures in Regulations 6, 7, or 8 due to the non obstante clause.

Court Disposition

Petitions dismissed

Orders

  • Petitions dismissed