Departmental Proceedings Do Not End on Retirement if Charge-Sheet Was Issued Earlier: Madhya Pradesh High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has clarified an important legal principle regarding disciplinary proceedings against government employees and bank officers. The court held that when a departmental charge-sheet is issued before an employee’s retirement, the disciplinary process can legally continue even after the employee has superannuated. This means that dismissal or other major penalties can still be imposed after retirement if the proceedings were initiated beforehand. Background of the Case…