U.P. STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORP. vs C.P. GOSWAMY

The Supreme Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's award reinstating the respondent-workman, who was terminated for alleged misconduct, finding that the termination was not justified. The Court affirmed the High Court's dismissal of the appellant's writ petition but modified the Tribunal's order regarding back wages, substituting it with a compensation of Rs. 5 lakhs instead. The decision emphasizes the importance of fair adjudication in employment disputes under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.