Calcutta High Court asks PNB to pay ₹3 lakh cost for inhuman conduct against bank official with disability

The Calcutta High Court has directed Punjab National Bank (PNB) to pay ₹3 lakh as costs for inhuman conduct towards a bank official with a disability. The court found that PNB had violated the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, by denying suitable facilities to the official, despite clear medical recommendations. The case highlights issues of corporate compliance and civil law regarding disability rights in the workplace. The court's decision underscores the importance of adhering to legal standards under disability laws and ensuring corporate governance that respects employee rights.