BANK OF BARODA vs GANPAT SINGH DEORA

The Supreme Court upheld the Industrial Disputes Tribunal's Award directing Bank of Baroda to grant pension to an employee who opted for voluntary retirement under the BOBEVRS-2001, despite having only 13 years of service. The Court interpreted Regulations 14, 28, and 29 of the Bank of Baroda (Employees Pension) Regulations, 1995, concluding that the amendments to Regulation 28 allowed for pension eligibility under the scheme. The Court affirmed the Tribunal's decision, emphasizing the legality of the pension claim post-retirement.