CHAIRMAN, STATE BANK OF INDIA vs ALL ORISSA STATE BANK OFFICERS ASSN&ANR.

The Supreme Court reviewed the High Court's decision directing the State Bank of India to recognize the rights of an unrecognized union under Rule 24 of the Verification Rules, 1994. The Court held that while the rules were not binding, the principles behind them could be applied to ensure fair treatment of unrecognized unions. The Court dismissed the review petitions, affirming the High Court's mandate for the bank to engage with the unrecognized union regarding employee grievances, thereby upholding the principles of non-discrimination in labor relations.