Hindustan Aluminium Corporation ... vs Satya Narain Singh & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of a domestic inquiry conducted by the appellant-Management regarding the termination of the first respondent's services under the Industrial Disputes Act. The Court upheld the Labour Court's finding that the inquiry was fair and proper, despite the alleged misconduct occurring outside the factory premises. The Court noted that the punishment imposed was disproportionate, particularly given the humanitarian grounds for the respondent's actions, and emphasized the applicability of Section 11-A of the Industrial Disputes Act in assessing the fairness of the termination.