NICHOLAS PIRAMAL INDIA LTD. vs HARISINGH

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the respondent-workman by Nicholas Piramal India Ltd., affirming the findings of the domestic inquiry which established misconduct under Clause 12(1)(d) of The M.P. Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Rules, 1963. The Court found that the disciplinary authority acted within its rights under Section 31(3) of the Madhya Pradesh Industrial Relations Act, 1960, and that the dismissal was justified despite the respondent's claims of procedural impropriety. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision to uphold the Industrial Court's award.