Regional Authority, Dena Bank & Anr vs Ghanshyam

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the High Court's order directing Dena Bank to pay regular wages to a retrenched employee, despite the provisions of Section 17-B of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court held that while Section 17-B ensures payment of last drawn wages during proceedings, it does not preclude the High Court from ordering regular wages upon reinstatement. The Court ultimately upheld the High Court's decision, affirming the employee's right to full salary as per the order, thus reinforcing the judicial authority of the High Court in such matters.