Labour Court cannot substitute order of dismissal as material hold respondent guilty of charges

Taj West End Hotel Vs K. Venkatesh (Karnataka High Court) Karnataka High Court held that labour court merely on the basis of sympathy cannot substitute order of dismissal when material sufficiently hold that respondent was guilty of charges. Thus, writ petition allowed. Facts- Respondent was appointed in the kitchen of the petitioner, on acts of theft, misappropriation and fraud, articles of charges were issued. Notably, it is alleged that a Safal brand one litre oil sachet was found hidden on the tank bag of his two wheeler. An Enquiry Officer was appointed who conducted enquiry and managemen...