The Managing Director The North East ... vs K. Murti

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the respondent's appeal against the High Court's order, affirming the Labour Court's finding that the domestic enquiry was fair and proper under Section 10(4-A) of the Industrial Disputes (Karnataka Amendment) Act, 1947. The Court emphasized that the disciplinary proceedings followed the mandatory provisions of the Corporation C & D Regulations, 1971, and the respondent's misconduct warranted dismissal. The Court held that the Labour Court's decision to reinstate the respondent without back wages was justified, thereby dismissing the appeal of the Management.