UNITED BANK OF INDIA vs TAMIL NADU BANKS DEPOSIT COLL.UNION &ANR

The Supreme Court held that the Madras High Court erred in allowing the writ appeal concerning the termination of two commission agents, Koshi Kottikeran and Liakath Ali, by the United Bank of India. The Court emphasized that the Tribunal had the authority to permit the employer to present evidence justifying the termination, and that the absence of misconduct in the termination orders did not preclude the Tribunal from considering evidence. The Court ultimately upheld the Tribunal's decision, reinforcing the employer's right to lead evidence in termination disputes under the Industrial Disputes Act.