(1.) The petitioner, who was an Assistant Manager in Middle Management Grade (hereinafter referred to as "the M.M. Grade") scale in Patna Main Branch, State Bank of India, prior to his suspension and dismissal, prays for the following reliefs:--
(2.) Before I examine the grounds of challenge and the submissions made on behalf of the Bank in opposition to the reliefs, it would be relevant to notice the facts of the case in brief:--
(3.) The petitioner submitted a detailed show-cause reply with respect to each of the charges held to be proved by both of them.