LIFE INSURANCE CORP. OF INDIA vs TRIVENI SHARAN MISHRA

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to reinstate Triveni Sharan Mishra, finding that the Life Insurance Corporation of India's regulation disqualifying candidates with higher qualifications than IX standard violated Article 14 of the Constitution. The Court emphasized that the punishment of removal was discriminatory, especially when compared to a similarly situated employee who faced a lesser penalty. The Court affirmed the High Court's order directing reinstatement and consideration of appropriate penalty under Regulation 39(1)(f) of the LIC of India (Staff) Regulations, 1960.