Acquittal in criminal case cannot undo earlier departmental dismissal penalty
Judgment dated 6.8.2026 of the High Court of Bombay in Writ Petition No.1888 of 2016 (OS) of Prakash Shivdas Sonavane Vs. Government of India and others
RBI Staff Regulations – Reinstatement of Employee
While in service, the petitioner, in collusion with other employees, had tampered with the cheques through National Clearing Cell and defrauded various banks.
Charge-sheet for the offences of IPC and Prevention of Corruption Act was filed.
In the inquiry, he was dismissed from service on 30.8.2001.
However, he was acquitted on 10.3.2015 in the criminal case. RBI has rejected the application of the petitioner for reinstatement in service.

