Bank employee challenged a disciplinary order imposing one-year reduction to a lower pay scale. The Court held that the appellate remedy was adequate to consider his procedural objections (absence of witness list) and merits, and relegated him to it with protection against limitation.
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VIKAS TOMAR .....Petitioner
Through: Mr. Apurb Lal and Mr. Ashesh Lal, Advocates.
versus
PUNJAB AND SINDH BANK & ORS. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Kittu Bajaj, Advocate.
CORAM:
HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE PRATEEK JALAN
O R D E R
% 09.10.2025
W.P.(C) 14472/2025 Page 1 of 2
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challenge, both on procedure and merits, can be considered by the Appellate Authority.
PRATEEK JALAN, J
OCTOBER 9, 2025 UK/AD/
W.P.(C) 14472/2025 Page 2 of 2
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the writ court should entertain a challenge to a disciplinary penalty when an appeal lies under the bank's Discipline & Appeal Regulations.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Vikas Tomar
Punjab and Sind Bank & Ors.
Prateek Jalan
As recorded by the court registry
A petition under Article 226 of the Constitution asking a High Court to issue a writ against the State or a public authority in a civil matter.
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