D.T.C. vs SHYAM LAL

The Supreme Court held that the Delhi High Court erred in restoring the Tribunal's decision which denied approval for the dismissal of the workman under Section 33(2)(b) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court emphasized that the workman's admissions of guilt were significant and should have been given proper weight, as admissions are considered strong evidence against the maker. Consequently, the Supreme Court quashed the High Court's order and upheld the employer's dismissal of the workman.