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Service Law | Vulgar Language Targeting Women Beneficiaries Constitutes Grave Misconduct Justifying Dismissal: Bombay HC
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|Bombay High Court

Service Law | Vulgar Language Targeting Women Beneficiaries Constitutes Grave Misconduct Justifying Dismissal: Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court upheld the dismissal of an employee who used derogatory language toward Koli women, the very community his role was meant to serve. This ruling establishes that abuse directed at protected beneficiaries is not merely offensive conduct but a fundamental breach of trust warranting termination, setting a critical precedent for workplace dignity in public-service roles.