#Labor Court Award

Karnataka High Court affirms that compensation under Section 11A of the Industrial Disputes Act can be awarded even for unintentional absenteeism, prioritizing equitable relief over reinstatement. The ruling underscores courts' discretion to balance employer discipline with employee rights, setting a precedent for similar disputes.

Karnataka High Court upholds dismissal of a BMTC driver for 5-month unauthorized absence, ruling that absence without leave constitutes misconduct warranting disciplinary action regardless of prior leave application. The judgment reinforces employer discretion in service law while mandating case-specific evaluation of post-reinstatement conduct.