JASBIR SINGH versus PUNJAB & SIND BANK AND ORS.

Departmental proceedings for embezzlement, forgery and dismissal not sustainable when employer failed to prove charges in criminal and civil proceedings and civil court judgment attained finality binding on employer.

Parties: Appellant: Jasbir Singh; Respondents: Punjab & Sind Bank and Ors.
Jurisdiction: India
Judgment Date: 31 October 2006
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment
Outcome: Appeal allowed; impugned orders and judgments set aside; appellant reinstated with back wages, continuity of service, and consequential benefits.
Legal Topics: Departmental Proceedings, Acquittal in Criminal Case, Embezzlement, Reinstatement, Back Wages

Service Law Departmental Proceedings Acquittal in Criminal Case Embezzlement Reinstatement Back Wages

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Parties

Jasbir Singh

Appellant

Punjab & Sind Bank and Ors.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether departmental proceedings can be sustained after acquittal in criminal and failure in civil proceedings
2 Whether binding effect of civil court judgment prevents further action by the employer
3 Whether refusal of High Court to consider civil court's findings was correct

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; impugned orders and judgments set aside; appellant reinstated with back wages, continuity of service, and consequential benefits.

Orders

Appellant to be reinstated with back wages, continuity of service, and consequential benefits.
Respondent to pay and bear costs of Rs. 10,000/- to appellant.