M/S STANZEN TOYOTETSU INDIA P.LTD. vs GIRISH V .

The Supreme Court held that disciplinary proceedings against employees can continue even if a criminal case is pending against them, as per the provisions of the Industrial Employees (Standing Orders) Act, 1946. The Court emphasized that the nature of the misconduct, which included indiscipline and assault, warranted disciplinary action irrespective of the criminal proceedings. The Court overturned the High Court's decision to stay the disciplinary proceedings, thereby allowing the appellant-company to proceed with the enquiry against the respondents.