V. Ramana vs A.P.S.R.T.C. & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the termination of a Conductor from the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation, affirming the High Court's ruling that the disciplinary action was justified under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, specifically referencing Section 11-A. The Court established that the failure to issue tickets and collect correct fares constituted gross misconduct, warranting severe punishment. The judgment reiterated that conductors hold a fiduciary duty, and minor lapses do not mitigate the seriousness of their responsibilities.