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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.

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