The concept of domestic enquiry in maintaining industrial discipline – a critical analysis

In the event of an employee not complying with these codes of conduct, he is liable to face disciplinary actions initiated by the management according to the standing order. It is similar to a trial in a court of law, but while a trial in a court is of crimes done against society, domestic enquiry is conducted for offences committed against the establishment for misconduct, punishable under the standing orders and regulations of the organization. The concept of if a valid enquiry is held, misconduct is proved and accordingly punishment is imposed, then the tribunal / labour court should decline to interfere with the decision. Such a shifting of some degree of control back into the hands of the management will greatly help the cause of industrial discipline in India. This entire system has been primarily made to protect the interests and rights of the workers in the age of rising industrial disputes.