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 disciplinary proceedings for carrying passengers without tickets. The Court upheld the Labour Court's decision to reinstate the respondent with 75% back-wages, emphasizing that while some charges were 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.