State Of Haryana And Ors vs Bikar Singh

The Supreme Court held that the dismissal of the respondent, a Conductor in Haryana Roadways, was valid due to embezzlement of funds, as established by an inquiry. The Court emphasized that the Trial Court failed to determine its jurisdiction regarding the civil suit filed by the respondent, rendering its decree a nullity. The Court referred to the principle that disputes involving rights under the Industrial Disputes Act must be addressed through the appropriate forums, thereby dismissing the appeal of the State of Haryana and discharging the contempt proceedings against the contemnor.