Gujarat State Road Transport ... vs U.A. Malek

The Supreme Court upheld the Labour Court's decision under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, which partially allowed the respondent's dispute regarding dismissal for misappropriation, directing reinstatement without back wages. The Court emphasized the long duration of the respondent's service since 1982, indicating that disturbing the current employment status would be inappropriate. The appeal against the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition was therefore rejected, affirming the Labour Court's award.