PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK vs PNB CANTEEN WORKERS UNION (CALCUTTA)&ORS

The Supreme Court invoked its jurisdiction under Article 142 of the Constitution of India to resolve the dispute regarding the absorption of 29 canteen workers by Punjab National Bank. The Court directed the Bank to appoint these workers with specific conditions, including payment of half wages of Class-IV employees or the prevailing minimum wages, and extending benefits already granted to other canteen workers. The Court set aside the impugned judgment of the High Court and clarified that no existing settlement would hinder the implementation of this order.