SHAMBU NATH GOYAL vs BANK OF BARODA AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court held that under Sections 10 and 33 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, an employer's right to adduce additional evidence before a Labour Court or Industrial Tribunal is not an independent right and must be requested at the earliest stage. The Court found that the domestic enquiry against the appellant was vitiated due to lack of authority of the Enquiry Officer, Sen Gupta, to impose punishment. Consequently, the Court reinstated the appellant with full back wages, affirming the Tribunal's decision to set aside the dismissal.