Life Insurance Corporation Of India And ... vs Jyotish Chandra Biswas

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal by the Life Insurance Corporation of India regarding the dismissal of a Development Officer for unauthorized absence, which was upheld by the Inquiry Officer and the Zonal Manager. The Court noted that the High Court had reversed the dismissal, allowing the respondent's appeal and ordering that he be deemed to have continued in service until superannuation, along with terminal benefits and compensation. The Court held that the principles of natural justice were followed and that the delay in challenging the dismissal was unreasonable, thus affirming the High Court's decision.