Supreme Court of India · 2025-07-30
Mukund K. Pai vs Punjab National Bank
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Mukund K. Pai
- Respondent
- Punjab National Bank
- Author
- J.K. Maheshwari
- Bench
- J.K. Maheshwari
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the legality of re-fixation of pay for retired Indian Navy personnel re-employed by a bank, after their retirement. The appellants challenged the lower court's decision which set aside the initial order in their favor, regarding pay re-fixation. The Court analyzed whether the bank's action complied with applicable service and re-employment rules for ex-servicemen. Ultimately, the Court upheld the bank's decision, emphasizing the importance of adhering to prescribed pay fixation norms for re-employed retired personnel.