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

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.