C.S. JOSHI vs IIT, KANPUR

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Allahabad High Court regarding the reinstatement of the appellant, a Lower Division Clerk, who was removed for alleged misconduct under the U.P. Industrial Disputes Act. The Court affirmed the High Court's discretion to reduce back-wages to 25%, emphasizing that such discretionary orders should not be interfered with unless there is a clear misuse of discretion. The appeal was dismissed, maintaining the High Court's ruling on back-wages and reinstatement.