Authority: Supreme Court (Special Lok Adalat)
Order Date: 22-08-2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Guman Singh (appellant) vs State Bank of India & others (respondent).
- Conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 on 27‑01‑2014; discharged from service effective 21‑10‑2014.
- Acquitted by the High Court on 20‑04‑2017; SBI reinstated him by order dated 12‑09‑2017.
- Wages for the period 21‑10‑2014 to 11‑09‑2017 remained unpaid.
Final Outcome
- Settlement: appellant accepts a lump‑sum amount of Rs 15,00,000.
- SBI directed to pay Rs 15,00,000 plus simple interest at 6% per annum from 01‑01‑2019 until payment, within three weeks.
- Respondent also to grant other consequential service benefits to the appellant.
- The appeal is disposed of in terms of the award.
Topics: Back Wages, Banking Employment Dispute