Employer Has Right To Lead Evidence Even After Faulty Domestic Enquiry

The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that employers can present fresh evidence in court even if their earlier internal investigation was flawed.

A worker was fired for being absent without permission and the Tribunal upheld the termination despite issues in the investigation process. The workers' union challenged the tribunal’s decision to allow new evidence.

The court citing, the Workmen v. Firestone Tyre & Rubber Co. of India (P) Ltd. case, held that tribunals must consider the entire dispute and allow both sides to present evidence.