The Bombay High Court has ruled that an Reserve Bank of India official's unauthorized absence from work is grave misconduct. The court dismissed a plea by Animesh Bakuli, a senior assistant, who was compulsorily retired. Bakuli was absent without permission for an extended period. The court found the RBI's decision to be valid and not suffering from any infirmity.

Bombay High Court upholds RBI's decision to dismiss official for unauthorized absence, citing grave misconduct detrimental to public interest.

The Bombay High Court has ruled that an Reserve Bank of India official's unauthorized absence from work is grave misconduct. The court dismissed a plea by Animesh Bakuli, a senior…