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The Bombay High Court upheld the Reserve Bank of India's decision to compulsorily retire Animesh Bakuli, a senior assistant, due to his unauthorised absence from work.

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Mumbai, India

Who
Animesh Bakuli, Bombay High Court, Justices R I Chagla and Advait Sethna, Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
What
The Bombay High Court upheld the Reserve Bank of India's decision to compulsorily retire Animesh Bakuli, a senior assistant, due to his unauthorised absence from work.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:18:32 GMT · 4h 56m ago
Where
Mumbai, India ·
Why
Bakuli was absent from work without permission from March 2020, and the court determined this to be grave misconduct detrimental to public interest.
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This ruling reinforces the accountability of government officials in India, particularly those in critical financial institutions like the RBI. It sets a precedent that unauthorized absence for prolonged periods, even under personal duress, can lead to dismissal.

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    The Bombay High Court upheld the Reserve Bank of India's decision to compulsorily retire Animesh Bakuli, a senior assistant, due to his unauthorised absence from work.
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    The Bombay High Court stated that unauthorized absence from work by a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) official would be detrimental to the public interest and amount to grave misconduct, upholding the RBI's decision to compulsorily retire Animesh Bakuli.
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