L.K. VERMA vs H.M.T. LTD.

The Supreme Court held that the dismissal of the Appellant, a Safety Officer, was invalid as it violated the principles of natural justice and the procedural requirements under Rule 14 of the U.P. Factories (Safety Officers) Rules, 1984. The Court emphasized that the Respondent's failure to provide the memo of appeal and conduct the hearing on a holiday constituted a denial of fair hearing. The Court set aside the High Court's order and reinstated the Appellant, affirming the Labour Commissioner's decision to allow the appeal against suspension.