RAJASTHAN STATE R.T.C. vs SATYA PRAKASH

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the respondent, a bus conductor, by the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation, affirming the findings of the Industrial Tribunal and the Rajasthan High Court. The Court noted that the respondent was given adequate opportunity to defend himself in the departmental inquiry but failed to appear, thus validating the inquiry process under the principles of natural justice. The Court held that the termination was lawful and did not violate any statutory provisions, thereby dismissing the appeal.