SC Rules No Disciplinary Action Against Retired Employees

The SBI officer was dismissed from service after disciplinary proceedings were initiated for alleged irregularities in loan sanctioning and missing documents.

The Supreme Court ruled that disciplinary proceedings cannot continue against an employee after retirement, unless the alleged misconduct occurred during service.

Referencing Union of India v. J. Ahmad, the Court held that disciplinary proceedings cannot be initiated post-retirement unless specific provisions are made in the rules governing such actions.