Punjab National Bank v. Deepika Vaishnav
Case brief
What is this about?
In exercise of its inherent powers to record a settlement, this Court modified a previous order granting appointment and seniority to the respondent, clarifying that future appointment without back wages is in line with the parties' compromise.
What did the court decide?
Impugned judgment modified to award appointment with notional seniority but no back wages.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH SHIMLA
LPA No. 35 of 2017 Date of Decision: 11.5.2017
Punjab National Bank …..Appellants.
Versus
Deepika Vaishnav and Ors. ....Respondents.
Coram:
The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol, Acting Chief Justice. The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Sharma, Judge .
Whether approved for reporting?1
For the Appellants: Mr. G.S. Rathour, Advocate.
For the Respondent(s): Mr. Dilip K. Sharma, Senior Advocate, with Ms. Nishi Goel, Advocate.
Sanjay Karol, ACJ. (oral)
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether to modify a previous judgment resolving a dispute regarding appointment and seniority between the appellant bank and respondent employee.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Punjab National Bank
- respondent
Deepika Vaishnav
Coram
Sanjay Karol
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
- Court
- Himachal Pradesh HC
- Decided on
- · May
- Registered
- Case no.
- LPA/35/2017
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