Karnataka State Rd Trans. Corp.&Ano vs S.G.Kotturappa&Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the Labour Court's awards which reinstated the Respondents, Badli Conductors, after their termination was found to violate principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized that the Respondents were entitled to a fair hearing before termination, as mandated by Section 11A of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Appellant's writ petitions challenging the Labour Court's decisions were dismissed, affirming the reinstatement with full back wages.