RAM KUMAR vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court upheld the termination of a bus conductor's service, ruling that when the punishing authority accepts the findings and reasons of the Enquiry Officer, it is not required to provide additional reasoning. The Court found that the punishing authority had applied its mind to the case, thus satisfying the principles of natural justice. The appeal was dismissed, but the Court suggested that the employer consider re-employing the appellant due to his circumstances, including being a father of five with no other means of livelihood.