MANGT.,BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LTD. vs M.MANI

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to reinstate the respondents, M. Mani and T.A. Mathivanan, who were dismissed from Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. for theft under Section 379 IPC. The Court found that the disciplinary proceedings were not conducted in accordance with principles of natural justice, as the respondents were not given a fair opportunity to defend themselves. The Court held that while the dismissal was not justified, the respondents would not be entitled to back wages upon reinstatement.