#loss of confidence

The Bombay High Court ruled that termination for negligent driving cannot override the mandatory reinstatement mandate under Section 11-A of the Industrial Disputes Act, unless the position entails fiduciary responsibility. Back wages were denied due to the petitioner’s post-termination employment, reinforcing that reinstatement and back pay are distinct remedies. This clarifies the limits of 'loss of confidence' as a justification in non-fiduciary roles.

Delhi High Court upholds termination of a workman for misappropriating ₹40,403 despite 18 years of service, ruling that financial dishonesty irreparably breaches employer trust. The judgment reinforces that loss of confidence is a standalone ground for dismissal under service law, irrespective of subsequent restitution or tenure.