In Brief
An Indian Oil Corporation employee was punished for allegedly tampering with tender bid documents in a refinery repair contract. The employee's signature was found on the altered bid form, and forensic evidence confirmed document tampering. Although he claimed to be on leave and possessed only a duplicate key, the disciplinary authority found him guilty and imposed major penalties. A High Court Division Bench set aside the punishment on review. The Supreme Court reversed this, holding that the High Court improperly reappreciated evidence contrary to judicial review principles. The presence of the employee's signature on the tampered document clearly established his involvement, and the punishment was restored.
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