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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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Mumbai, India
Who
Animesh Bakuli, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Bombay High Court, Justices R I Chagla and Advait Sethna
What
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.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:18:32 GMT · 3h 30m ago
Where
Mumbai, India ·
Why
Animesh Bakuli was absent from his duties without permission from March 2020, failing to respond to RBI communications or appear for inquiry meetings.
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How this affects you
This ruling from the Bombay High Court reinforces the serious implications of unauthorized absence for employees in public service, particularly in sensitive institutions like the RBI, setting a precedent for strict adherence to conduct rules. It highlights the judiciary's support for disciplinary actions against grave misconduct in public sector employment.
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2 events in this thread- Economics3h 30m agoThe 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.Open article
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