Increment Penalty Upheld Against SBI Staffer Accused Of Sexual Harassment Towards Colleagues, Clients: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld the disciplinary penalty imposed on an SBI employee for sexual harassment and misconduct, including misbehaviour with a lady customer. The penalty—stoppage of two increments with cumulative effect—was found to be just and not disproportionate. The Court stated that the inquiry was lawfully conducted by a Competent Authority, and no procedural irregularity was found. Employee accused of multiple charges at SBI branch The employee, working…