U.P.STATE ROAD TRANPSPORT CORP. vs GOPAL SHUKLA

The Supreme Court examined the application of Section 6(2-A) of the U.P. Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, in the context of a conductor's dismissal for allowing 25 passengers to travel without tickets. The Court held that while the Labour Court found the conductor guilty of illegality, it improperly substituted dismissal with a lesser penalty, emphasizing that breaches of trust warrant serious consequences. The Court ultimately ruled that the Labour Court's decision was flawed and reinstated the dismissal, reinforcing the principle that institutional trust must be upheld in employment relationships.