DELHI CLOTH & GENERAL MILLS CO. vs LUDH BUDH SINGH

The Supreme Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's decision, stating that it was justified in finding that the Enquiry Officer's conclusions were perverse and not supported by legal evidence. The Tribunal correctly assessed whether the appellant had established a prima facie case, emphasizing that the burden of proof lies with the management. The Court reiterated that if a domestic inquiry is deemed invalid, the Tribunal must allow the management to present evidence to justify its actions under Section 10 and Section 33 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.