U.P.S.R.T.C. vs VINOD KUMAR

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the punishment of removal of the respondent, a Conductor with U.P. State Road Transport Corporation, was excessive in relation to the charges of ticketing irregularities. The Court noted that the Labour Court found the charges partially proved and that the punishment did not align with the nature of the misconduct. Consequently, the Court affirmed the reduction of back wages to 50% and emphasized the need for proportionality in disciplinary actions under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.