HINDUSTAN ALMUNIUM CORPN. LTD. vs SATYA NARAIN SINGH

The Supreme Court held that the termination of the first respondent's services was not justified under Section 11-A of the Industrial Disputes Act, as the punishment was found to be disproportionate to the alleged misconduct. The Court emphasized that the inquiry conducted by the management was valid and fair, but the Labour Court's dismissal of the claim was overturned due to the humanitarian grounds on which the respondent acted. The Court reaffirmed that provisions of the Central Act can override those of the State Act under Article 254 of the Constitution, particularly when both have received Presidential assent.