As per case facts, workman C.K. Singh underwent surgery at the company hospital. Due to medical negligence (unremoved stitch causing septic infection and severe pain), he protested loudly to the ... doctor, allegedly using foul language, and was subsequently discharged for misconduct. An Industrial Dispute led the Labour Court to set aside the discharge, directing reinstatement with 40% back wages, deeming the punishment disproportionate. The management filed a Writ Petition challenging this Award. The question arose whether the Labour Court's decision was justified, considering the proportionality of punishment and its powers under Section 11A of the Industrial Disputes Act, given the alleged misconduct and medical negligence. Finally, the High Court, acknowledging inquiry perversity, lack of proof of other employment, and the high-handed approach in penalizing a worker protesting negligence, upheld the Labour Court's Award. It affirmed the workman's full wages, benefits, and continuity of service, payable to his legal heirs, due to mitigating circumstances and disproportionate dismissal.