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[vaidya nathan]

Updation Issue

 High courts had previously dismissed the case sighting No Updation clause. They were also learned and experienced lawyers . And now  we expect Supreme Court to favour our requests.  What I understand  Justice is announced according to the Person and Not by Law.  Each man thinks differently and so there is No clarity about Right Or Wrong  of Interpretation of Rule.   Doubtful whether International Court Lawyers do have Such a System of  Justice.

So many courts, so many rules, so many interpretation, so many beliefs. This is Dharma. If present Era.

VAIDYANATHAN 

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• LATE M C SINGLA CASE IN SC -ADJOURNED - 6 Updates
• Updation - 2 Updates
• COMPILATION FILED BY ADV.R-5. - 4 Updates
• Singla case - summarised by chatgpt - 2 Updates
• Ramani Venkiteswaran has shared a file with you - 1 Update

LATE M C SINGLA CASE IN SC -ADJOURNED

MOHAN P <moha...@gmail.com>: Feb 25 01:26PM +0530 For Information:   CA 7993/2023 Late M C Singla Case before Apex Court today.,(25.2.26)

MOHAN P <moha...@gmail.com>: Feb 25 02:11PM +0530 For Information:   *Supreme Court :* *C.A. No. 7993/2023 & Clutch of other petitions M C Singla Vs PNB & Others : 25/02/26* Matter was briefly heard, documents submitted by both parties were taken on record. Advocate for petitioner informed the court that a look at the charts ( page no 15 onwards ) submitted show that basic pension remain unchanged. However in the Year 2022 when Ex Gratia ( no DR ) was added. Advocate for PNB sought time to study the material placed on record and argue the case. *Court fixed 12 th March 26 for next hearing !!*   *Umesh Sharma* GOP

yogendra singhal <singha...@gmail.com>: Feb 25 03:51PM +0530 Our lawyer pleaded that pensioner are getting BP +DA. It should have been that pensioners are getting BP(at the time of retirement) and DA. Basic pay is not enhanced by every pay revision.

Kalyanasundaram Subramaniam <1952...@gmail.com>: Feb 25 12:54AM -0800 The judge claims that he has understood the issue. But uses the word 'increments' instead of pension updation.   S Kalyanasundaram   On Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 1:26:44 PM UTC+5:30 MOHAN P wrote:

Raghu Bhargava <raghub...@gmail.com>: Feb 25 02:24PM +0530 This was expected tactic of IBA/PNB to get the case prolonged.However the tone of the judges seem to be in favour of the pensioners. Let us hope for the best.

Sanjay J <sanjay...@gmail.com>: Feb 25 02:13PM +0530 So, the next hearing is on 12th March? The Judge was saying come tomorrow, we will roll on. What does it mean?

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Updation

Manickam Ravindran <manickam...@gmail.com>: Feb 24 07:06PM +0530 It is indeed rather precipitate and somewhat churlish that a few among our retired fraternity have begun painting an unduly rosy panorama of the Singla case, even venturing to proclaim certain victory. Optimism, when tempered with prudence, is admirable; yet unbridled exuberance, especially at this nascent stage, borders on imprudence. While every individual is unquestionably entitled to his or her perspective regarding updation, there exists a fine but significant distinction between measured hope and embellished conjecture. Elaborate discussions on arrears, intricate calculations, and speculative outcomes, before the Hon’ble Court has pronounced its considered verdict, appear somewhat premature and may inadvertently foster misplaced expectations. In matters of such gravity and consequence, patience is not merely a virtue but a necessity. Let us, therefore, exercise dignified restraint, preserve collective equanimity, and await the judicial pronouncement with composure and sobriety. Until the scales of justice have finally settled, it would be wise to temper our enthusiasm with circumspection.   Manickam Ravindran 9176607195

Ramani Konnayar <knra...@gmail.com>: Feb 25 10:52AM +0530 I broadly agree with your views, the essence of which is, too much expectations could lead to utter, unbearable disappointment, if the judgement turns out to be against us. This is the general rule. However, in our case, we are well accustomed to withstand disappointment and wait endlessly with fond hopes of realising our aspirations one day or other in future. Moreover, most of us are having a lot of spare time at our disposal. Hence, lot of discussions have been taking place. The main reason for our high expectations of a favourable judgement is the comparative statistics called for by the judges which indicates that they are against huge disparities in Pension among those who retired in the same cadre with same length of service but at different points of time, separated by many years. Many amongst us reasonably feel that it is not for nothing that these statistics have been ordered to be placed before the court. All said done, we are, as usual, well prepared mentally to bear disappointment if it occurs.   K N RAMANI   On Wed, 25 Feb, 2026, 9:46 am Manickam Ravindran, <

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COMPILATION FILED BY ADV.R-5.

JSOMA SHEKARA <jsomase...@gmail.com>: Feb 25 07:40AM +0530 IBA intentionally submitted defective documents and did not rectify it inspite of notice. How can judge proceed with the case without required data. The whole idea is to ensure that hearing does not take place today. It is totally unbelievable that IBA DFS with battery of high profile lawyers could not rectify mistakes. If they manage today then court will be closed for Holi holidays and case will be next listed during March end or April. It is very unlikely that Hon.Judge will proceed with the case. May be adjourned.

RAMANI NV <ramani...@gmail.com>: Feb 24 06:42PM +0530 Thanks for the update.   Regards,   N V.Ramani

Asok Bhaumik <asok...@gmail.com>: Feb 25 12:56PM +0530 The hearing took place for 3-5 minutes. Result not yet displayed.

J/CAIIB WITH MURUGAN <jcaiibwi...@gmail.com>: Feb 25 10:54AM +0530 https://youtu.be/dmVK_AdnJOI   Submission

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Singla case - summarised by chatgpt

Raghu Bhargava <raghub...@gmail.com>: Feb 25 08:51AM +0530 Let us all pray.We will win.

Vvns Varaprasadrao <varapra...@gmail.com>: Feb 24 05:24PM +0530 Just like Nakara case in the past, this will be Singla case in future.   Regards.

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Ramani Venkiteswaran has shared a file with you

RAMANI NV <ramani...@gmail.com>: Feb 24 10:42PM +0530 ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: RAMANI NV <ramani...@gmail.com> Date: Tue, Feb 24, 2026 at 7:49 PM Subject: Ramani Venkiteswaran has shared a file with you To: RAMANI NV <ramani...@gmail.com>, bomrewo bomrewo < bomre...@gmail.com>, Thyagarajan B.N <bnthya...@yahoo.com>, Shanmugasundaram Eswaramoorthy <dreswar...@gmail.com>, Venugopal Cheriyachanaseril <ceey...@gmail.com>, Ashok Shrikhande < asho...@gmail.com>, Ebenezer Vijayakumar G <susia...@gmail.com>, Nagarajan Sridhar <bnagaraj...@gmail.com>, <asha_l...@yahoo.com>, suresh wt <wtsur...@gmail.com>     Check out Ramani's document.   Open the shared document: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:5787cb36-d2f9-4449-ab38-a8432fd617e2   Download the Adobe Acrobat Reader app: https://adobeacrobat.app.link/c74N2bDn10b

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[Sanjay J]

To Shri Vaidyanathan:

In the legal world, this tension is often framed as a debate between Legal Formalism (the "head") and Legal Realism (the "heart"). 

Psychological research suggests it is nearly impossible for Judges to entirely detach from their emotions or life experiences. Many legal experts now argue that judges should not suppress their "heart" but rather regulate it, using empathy to understand the case while letting the "head" (law) provide the final rational framework. 

In the M.C. Singla vs. Punjab National Bank (CA 7993/2023) case,  observation about the "head vs. heart" dynamic is quite relevant. While the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) maintains a strict "head-led" stance focused on financial viability, the Supreme Court has shown signs of a "heart-led" humanitarian approach due to the advanced age of the petitioners.

The "Heart" (Judicial Mindset): During recent sessions, the Bench (Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta) reportedly observed that "Banks are liable to pay the pension as per the Regulations". The court's insistence on a detailed chart showing pension entitlements for different retiree groups (pre-1987, 1987–2003, and post-2003) suggests it is actively seeking a way to grant relief based on existing legal frameworks.

The "Head" (IBA Strategy): The IBA and bank counsels have shifted from legal technicalities to arguing "massive financial burden," a common "head" tactic used to deter large-scale fiscal changes. 

Key Tensions in the Case:

Humanitarian Urgency: With many petitioners in their 70s and 80s, the "heart" of the court is under pressure to provide justice while they can still benefit from it.

Regulation 35(1): The "head" aspect revolves around whether Regulation 35(1) of the Bank Employees Pension Regulations, 1995, mandates automatic updation similar to the RBI pattern.

Financial Feasibility: The IBA continues to present "imaginary figures" for the cost of updation, which the court is currently scrutinizing against actual pension fund balances. 

The court appears to be trying to bridge the gap by forcing the banks to justify their refusal with hard data, while clearly signaling that retirees' rights cannot be ignored simply because of corporate financial preference.

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[Kalyanasundaram Subramaniam]

Mr Vaidya Nathan - Please remember when the case was decided by the High Court, even in RBI there was no updation. Now the situation is different. Though the Regulation does not have the provision that our pension is as in RBI, this is a very valid point. Banks cannot deny that our Pension Regulation is on the lines of RBI pension and Government pension. Even the arrangement of clauses in our pension regulation is on the lines of RBI pension regulation. So when RBI and even NABARD have updated pension, there is a strong case for us. 

S Kalyanasundaram 

[SHAILEN Bhavnani]

Dear Mr. Sanjay/Mr. Vaidyanathan & All Bank Pensioners, 
The high fund / cost required for Updation plea raised by the IBA/Banks/DFS,Government is FRIVOLOUS. 
IS IT NOT A CREATION OF THEIR OWN WRONGFUL ACTS OF NOT IMPLEMENTING THE SUBORDINATE LAW OF THE NATION DELIBERATELY AND WITH MALAFIDE INTENT TO DEPRIVE SENIOR CITIZENS OF THEIR RIGHTS, MISINTERPRWTING IT WITHOUT REFERRING/SEEKING CLARIFICATION FROM CONCERNED AUTHORITIES ????. THEREBY, THEIR FAULTY AND MISCHEVIOUS ACTS HAVE MADE ACCUMULATED AMOUNT OF ARREARS DUE TO THE POOR HAPLESS PENSIONERS ALL THESE YEARS ???? WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS MESS THAT HAS BEEN CREATED ???? NOW, THEY WANT TO SEEK REFUGE ON THE BASIS OF THEIR OWN DELIBERATE  WRONG-DOINGS  ?????  MOREOVER, THE FAULTY AFFIDAVIT FILED BY IBA ON 24.O8.2022 OF NON-EXISTENCE OF UPDATION PROVISION IN THE BEPR REGULATIONS CLEARLY SOWS THEIR MALAFIDE INTENTION AND NEEDS TO BE PENALISED SEVERELY SO THAT IN FUTURE, SUCH NOTORIOUS COMBINE OF IBA, UFBU & DFS DOES NOT REPEAT SUCH ACTS AGAINST THE POOR , HAPLESS BANK PENSIONERS FOR OVER THREE DECADES.
These facts should also be brought to the knowledge of THE HONOURABLE JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME COURT.
Regards,
S.G. Bhavnani
Contact No. +919540410341

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