M.D., NORTH EAST K.R.T.C. vs K. MARUTI

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the respondent, a badli conductor, for misconduct under the Corporation C & D Regulations, 1971, after a fair inquiry was conducted. The Court noted that the respondent failed to issue tickets to passengers and manipulated ticketing records, which constituted serious misconduct. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision rejecting the respondent's appeal against the dismissal, thereby reinforcing the authority of the employer in disciplinary matters under Section 10(4-A) of the Industrial Disputes (Karnataka Amendment) Act, 1947.