In first such order, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has struck down the termination of a senior bank officer who was dismissed from service on allegations of being involved in anti-national activities.
Court Orders Reinstatement of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Executive
A court has ruled in favor of Saadut Hussain Pampori, reinstating him as Deputy General Manager of Jammu and Kashmir Bank after he was dismissed without an inquiry. The dismissal was supported by both the government and the bank, which cited a police investigation that allegedly linked Pampori to anti-national activities, including involvement in the #TortureKashmir campaign.
Court Rules Against Bank’s Dismissal of Employee
A court has ruled that the Managing Director and CEO of a bank could not dismiss an employee without a formal investigation proving involvement in anti-national activities. The employee, referred to as the petitioner, argued that a special clause allowing for dismissal only applies if an investigation agency establishes wrongdoing. He noted that no First Information Report (FIR) had been filed against him, nor had any inquiry been conducted. Upon reviewing the confidential report that led to the dismissal, the court found it relied on unverified sources, discreet inquiries, and social media posts. The court emphasized that the report lacked evidence of witness examinations or material collected through a proper investigation, as required by the governing clause.
