REGIONAL AUTHORITY, DENA BANK vs GHANSHYAM

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal against the Allahabad High Court's order directing Dena Bank to pay regular wages to the respondent, a retrenched driver, beyond the last drawn wages as per 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 limit the High Court's authority to order full salary based on merits. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming the respondent's entitlement to regular pay upon reinstatement.