The Economic Times

Manager approved employees medical leave, but company declared he quit without notice and demanded 3 months salary; Patna HC orders to restore his job

Patna High Court has quashed the State Bank of Indias decision to treat an employee as having voluntarily vacated his service after prolonged medical absence. Justice Harish Kumar found that the bank had failed to properly examine his medical records and earlier leave approval. The court ordered reinstatement with continuity of service, but denied back wages.