Supreme Court Reaffirms: Recording Evidence Is Mandatory in Major Penalty Disciplinary Proceedings

18 November 2024 · 2 min read

Following Roop Singh Negi v. Punjab National Bank & Ors. (Civil Appeal No. 7431/2008), the Supreme Court has reiterated that recording evidence in disciplinary proceedings involving a major penalty is mandatory, and that mere production of documents is not enough — the contents of documentary evidence must be proved by examining witnesses. (SLP (Civil) No. 29758 of 2018, decided on 18.11.2024)

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