Termination of worker for lawful order of transfer is valid: Karnataka HC

Management FDC Limited Vs B. Rajakumar (Karnataka High Court)

Karnataka High Court addressed the case between FDC Limited (management) and B. Rajakumar (workman), where the Labour Court had earlier ruled in favor of the workman, ordering his reinstatement with back wages. The workman, employed as a Sales Promotion employee, had been transferred from Mangalore HQ to Solan HQ in December 2008 but failed to report for duty despite multiple reminders. This non-compliance led to a charge sheet being issued against him, accusing him of misconduct, including unauthorized absence and disob

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