U.P.State Road Transport Corp vs Nanhe Lal Kushwaha

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the termination of a conductor employed under the Road Transport Corporation Act, following a disciplinary proceeding that found him guilty of carrying passengers without tickets on two occasions. The Court upheld the Labour Court's decision to reinstate the respondent with 75% back-wages, emphasizing that while the misconduct was proven, the punishment was excessive. The High Court's modification to deny back-wages but grant continuity of service for retiral benefits was also examined, leading to the conclusion that the Labour Court's award was justified under the circumstances.