U.P. STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION vs MUNIRUDDIN

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the non-supply of carbon copies of important documents during the disciplinary enquiry caused prejudice to the respondent, a bus-conductor dismissed for alleged misconduct. The Court found that the High Court correctly assessed that the absence of these documents could have influenced the outcome of the enquiry. Additionally, the Court awarded a lump sum compensation of Rs. 35,000 to the respondent, emphasizing the need to avoid prolonged execution proceedings given the lengthy duration of the litigation and the respondent's impending retirement. The relief under Section 89 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 was also noted for spreading the compensation amount.