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Fired for taking tea, biscuits from office: Jharkhand HC orders peon’s reinstatement

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Fired for taking tea, biscuits from office: Jharkhand HC orders peon’s reinstatement
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A Jharkhand court has ordered the reinstatement of a peon sacked for taking office tea and biscuits home. The court deemed the dismissal "grossly disproportionate," highlighting a vague show-cause notice and the lack of consideration for his plea. The bench emphasized that such a harsh penalty for a low-paid employee was insensitive, directing his re-employment with partial back wages.

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