Deciding two connected writ petitions arising from a common Industrial Tribunal Award, the Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's direction granting hotel workmen a further…
Inquiry Proves Genuineness Of Certificates, Rajasthan High Court Cancels Termination Of Services Of Safai Karamcharis
The Rajasthan High Court overturned the termination of 14 sanitation workers, ruling that their dismissal violated procedural norms. The workers were terminated without adhering to the principles of natural justice or conducting proper inquiries under the Rajasthan Civil Services Rules. The court observed that employees, particularly those in low-income roles like sanitation work, should be safeguarded against arbitrary actions by employers. It reinstated them with back wages, emphasizing the importance of fairness and due process in employment matters. The judgment points to the judiciary’s proactive stance in protecting the rights of vulnerable workers and ensuring that service rules are followed. This decision sets a precedent for ensuring greater accountability in cases involving labor disputes and wrongful termination.