Employee absent for 24 days won reinstatement from lower courts; SC restores dismissal
The Supreme Court of India overturned lower court rulings that had favored an employee dismissed for unauthorized absence. The court ruled that employees are responsible for updating their contact information, and failure to do so invalidates claims of not receiving disciplinary notices.
Why it matters
This sets a legal precedent regarding employer-employee communication obligations and the validity of disciplinary actions in India.
Employee absent for 24 days won reinstatement from lower courts; Supreme Court restores dismissal - The Times of India
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