Re: uppdation

[Manickam Ravindran]

Over the years, various retiree organisations, federations, and individual petitioners have approached the judiciary to seek relief, emphasising that pension updation is not a gratuitous benefit but an integral part of social security under the Pension Regulations. They argue that the principles of fairness and dignity of life, as upheld in several Supreme Court rulings for government pensioners, must equally apply to bank pensioners. While the Indian Banks’ Association and certain banks have cited financial implications as a concern, retirees maintain that updation is both legally tenable and financially manageable when spread over time.

Against this backdrop, the upcoming hearing scheduled for 10 December 2025 assumes considerable significance. It is understood that a single, consolidated case is likely to be taken up, potentially streamlining the multiple petitions pending across forums. This consolidation raises expectations that the court may deliver clarity on core issues such as parity with RBI pension updation, actuarial feasibility, and the binding nature of Regulation 35(1) of the Pension Regulations.

Although outcomes cannot be predicted, the very fact that the matter is coming up for focused hearing has revived optimism among retirees. A decisive judicial view—whether interim or final—could shape the future course of negotiations between bank managements, the government, and retiree bodies. For thousands of senior citizens dependent on their monthly pension, the hearing on 10 December 2025 represents not just a legal milestone, but a moment of renewed hope for long-awaited justice. The big question is whether the case will be taken up for hearing on 10th dec  or ,as usual , scheduled for a later date . Let us keep our fingers crossed

Manickam Ravindran
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[Sureshbhat M]

But, as learnt, govt filed an affidavit  with old contents. Is this not to drag the case to uncertainity.

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