STATE BANK OF PATIALA vs VINESH KUMAR BHASIN

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of retirement under Regulation 19 of the State Bank of Patiala (Officers) Service Regulations, 1979, which mandates retirement at 58 years or after 30 years of service. The Court held that the respondent's application for relief under the Exit Option Scheme was not processed in time, and thus the Bank's decision to retire him was valid. The Court emphasized that the respondent's claim of discrimination under the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 was not substantiated, leading to the dismissal of his petition.