#Supreme Court directive

Calcutta High Court rules that State Bank of India, as an 'autonomous body', must comply with the Supreme Court’s directive to reinstate untainted candidates from the SLST 2016 recruitment, ensuring full service continuity, seniority, and increments. The judgment clarifies that public sector banks cannot evade the apex court’s mandate by claiming non-governmental status, setting a precedent for similar cases involving livelihood rights and service law.

Central Administrative Tribunal holds that interest at 12% per annum is mandatory on delayed payment of arrears ordered by the Supreme Court in S.Bheesmachar case, reinforcing compliance with judicial directives.