RAJASTHAN STATE ROAD TRANS.CORPN. vs BHIK NATH

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Rajasthan High Court which confirmed the Labour Court's award reinstating the respondent conductor, finding that the misconduct of non-issuance of tickets was not established. The Court emphasized that the Disciplinary Authority failed to provide adequate reasons for differing from the Inquiry Officer's findings and did not afford the respondent a fair opportunity to contest the reversal. The Court held that the termination was illegal and unjustified, thus affirming the Labour Court's order for reinstatement and back wages.