PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK vs VILAS

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to set aside the termination of the respondent's service, relying on the Government Resolution dated 30.6.2004 and the precedent set in State of Maharashtra vs. Milind [(2001) 1 SCC 4]. The Court clarified that individuals who were promoted based on scheduled tribe certificates prior to 15th June 1995 cannot be demoted or removed from service, as per the resolutions. The appeals by Punjab National Bank were dismissed, affirming the protection of service for the respondent under the relevant government resolutions.