Supreme Court of India · 2009-07-28
Biecco Lawrie Ltd. & Anr vs State Of West Bengal & Anr
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2010 SUPREME COURT 142
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Biecco Lawrie Ltd. & Anr
- Respondent
- State Of West Bengal & Anr
- Bench
- Harjit Singh Bedi, Tarun Chatterjee
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Vth Industrial Tribunal under Section 7A of the Industrial Disputes Act, which found that the dismissal of the respondent was justified due to major misconduct including insubordination and abusive language as per the certified standing orders. The Court emphasized that the inquiry conducted was flawed due to violation of natural justice principles, but upon fresh examination, the Tribunal confirmed the dismissal based on substantial evidence. The appeal by Biecco Lawrie Ltd. was dismissed, affirming the Tribunal's order.