KARNATAKA STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPN. vs B.S. HULIKATTI

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a Bus Conductor for short-charging passengers, establishing that such conduct constitutes gross misconduct and a breach of fiduciary duty. The Court noted that the Labour Court's finding of unfair dismissal was misplaced, as the Conductor had a history of similar offenses. While the dismissal was not set aside due to the respondent's superannuation, the Court ruled that he would not receive back wages but would be entitled to retiral benefits.