Depot Manager, A.P.S.R.T.C. & Anr vs V. Surender

The Supreme Court upheld the Labour Court's decision that the removal of the respondent from service was harsh and disproportionate, thus affirming the reinstatement order. However, the Court modified the Labour Court's award by ruling that the respondent is not entitled to any back wages from the Corporation. The Court directed that if the respondent has not been reinstated, he must be reinstated within two months of the order's issuance, with no costs awarded.