High Court supports Firing of drunck bus driver , says " No More chances"

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🚍 Shivshankar Haribhau Hatwar vs. Divisional Controller, MSRTC 

Write Petition No 428 of 2025

Court: Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench
Judge: Justice Anil L. Pansare
Verdict: July 2025

📌 Facts:

  • Shivshankar Haribhau Hatwar, a bus driver with MSRTC, was terminated after being found under the influence of alcohol while attending a departmental enquiry.

  • A blood test showed 0.051% alcohol content.

  • He had a history of 12 prior disciplinary punishments.

⚖️ Case History:

  • Labour Court & Industrial Court had ordered reinstatement with 50% back wages, saying the punishment was disproportionate.

  • MSRTC challenged this decision before the High Court.

🧑‍⚖️ High Court Verdict:

  • High Court upheld the termination.

  • Held that giving such an employee “no more chances” was justified.

  • Emphasized passenger safety and risk due to intoxicated duty.

  • Repeated misconduct + alcohol during enquiry = serious threat to public service.

📌 Key Takeaways for Bloggers & Law Students:

✔ Alcohol use in public transport duty = Zero Tolerance
✔ Past misconduct history weighs heavily in disciplinary matters
✔ Courts prioritize public safety over reinstatement








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