U.P.S.R.T.C vs Mitthu Singh

The Supreme Court upheld the Labour Court's decision regarding the termination of a driver employed by the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation, emphasizing the necessity of evidence from the Reporting Officer for proving misconduct. The Court noted that the absence of the Reporting Officer's testimony and independent witnesses rendered the charges unproven, thus validating the Labour Court's order for reinstatement. The judgment reinforces the principle that due process and fair inquiry are essential in employment termination cases under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.