Law Relating to Disciplinary Proceedings In Industries 12th Edn. 2025

Law Relating to Disciplinary Proceedings in Industries (12th Edition, 2025) is a comprehensive and authoritative treatise addressing the legal framework governing disciplinary action in industrial and employment settings. The book systematically explains the concept of misconduct, classification of offences, initiation of disciplinary proceedings, suspension, charge sheets, and the conduct of domestic enquiries in accordance with principles of natural justice. It offers in-depth coverage of procedural safeguards, evidentiary requirements, enquiry officer roles, punishment guidelines, and proportionality of penalties. The work also analyzes employer powers, employee rights, and judicial scrutiny by Labour Courts, Industrial Tribunals, and higher courts. Extensive reference to landmark judgments ensures clarity on evolving interpretations of labour and service laws. The 12th Edition is thoroughly updated to reflect the latest legal developments, contemporary industrial practices, and recent judicial pronouncements relevant up to 2025. Written in a clear, practical, and analytical style, the book serves as both a reference manual and a procedural guide for handling disciplinary matters lawfully and effectively in industrial establishments.