THE APSRTC vs G. KONDAL RAO

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's decision to reinstate a contract conductor without considering the specific facts of the case was erroneous. The Court emphasized that the learned Single Judge had relied solely on a previous judgment without proper application of the facts, which led to a mechanical decision. The appeal was allowed, and the order of the Division Bench affirming the Single Judge's decision was quashed, reinforcing the necessity of individualized consideration in employment matters under Article 226 of the Constitution of India.