Post-Retirement Pay Reduction Valid If Disciplinary Proceedings Began During Service: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered an important judgment clarifying that disciplinary proceedings initiated before retirement can continue even after an employee’s superannuation. The Court upheld the penalty imposed on a bank officer and dismissed his appeal, reinforcing the authority of banks under service rules to continue such proceedings. Background of the case The case involved Virinder Pal Singh, an officer of Punjab and Sind Bank, against whom disciplinary proceedings…
