Industrial Tribunal lacks authority to review penalty under Section 11A

Management, Hyundai Motor India Limited Vs Mr. K. Muthukumar (Madras High Court) The case concerns a dispute between a company and its employee, Mr. K. Muthukumar, over dismissal due to unauthorized absence. Employed since 1999, the respondent was absent for over 200 days between February and May 2014. Following multiple domestic inquiries conducted in line with principles of natural justice, the employee was found guilty of misconduct under the company’s Certified Standing Orders. After previous warnings and suspensions, he was dismissed in September 2014. The company sought approval for th...