In Brief
A bus conductor employed by U.P. State Road Transport Corporation was found collecting fares from 78 passengers without issuing tickets—effectively defrauding the corporation. Following a fair inquiry, he was terminated. The Labour Court reinstated him without back wages, finding the punishment too severe. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, holding that such serious misconduct involving breach of trust cannot be dealt with leniently. Courts must not substitute lighter punishments without recording specific reasons. The termination order was restored, emphasizing that strict discipline is essential in public institutions to prevent corruption and maintain employee morale.", "subject_tags">["Labour Law", "Industrial Dispute", "Punishment and Discipline", "Breach of Trust", "Administrative Law", "Public Employment"]
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