Supreme Court of India · 2009-05-12
Divisonal Manager, Rajasthan S.R.T.C vs Kamruddin
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2009 SUPREME COURT 2528
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Divisonal Manager, Rajasthan S.R.T.C
- Respondent
- Kamruddin
- Author
- S.B. Sinha
- Bench
- Mukundakam Sharma, S.B. Sinha
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the extent of interference by the Labour Court under Section 11A of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, regarding the quantum of punishment imposed on a delinquent employee. The Court held that while the Labour Court can modify the punishment, it must ensure that the punishment is proportionate to the misconduct. The Court upheld the Labour Court's decision to reduce the termination penalty, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach in disciplinary matters.