A.P.S.R.T.C. vs T. KARUNA KUMAR — C.A. No. 3608/2001

Case Summary: A.P.S.R.T.C. v. T. Karuna Kumar The Supreme Court granted special leave to appeal and heard the case concerning respondent's removal from service as a Conductor for misappropriation charges. While the Tribunal and Single Judge upheld misconduct findings, the Single Judge directed reinstatement as fresh appointment, deeming the punishment disproportionate. The Court set aside the Division Bench's direction requiring Section 17B of the Industrial Disputes Act compliance, holding it inapplicable since the Labour Court favoured management. The Single Judge's reinstatement order remained stayed pending the High Court's disposal of the letters patent appeal. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.