Punjab National Bank vs Pnb Canteen Workers Union ...

The Supreme Court, invoking Article 142 of the Constitution of India, directed Punjab National Bank to appoint 29 canteen workers with immediate effect, ensuring they receive half the wages of Class-IV employees or the prevailing minimum wages, whichever is higher. The Court mandated that all benefits granted to previously appointed canteen workers be extended to these 29 workers, while clarifying that no further claims would be entertained. The impugned judgment of the High Court was set aside, and the appeal was disposed of accordingly.