Nurturing discipline

Courts have time and again emphasised upon workplace discipline which can he established through balanced responses to misconduct and ethical training—helping India become a global human resource leader

- RAAVI BIRBAL

In any workplace, appropriate dialogue is key to communication. Foul, filthy, or rude language can disrupt peaceful working conditions, apart from damaging goodwill. Courts, in various rulings, have emphasized the importance of discipline.

In 'Mahindra and Mahindra Vs. NB Narwade' (2005), the Supreme Court stated that the use of abusive language against a superior officer—twice, in the presence of subordinates—cannot be termed a minor indiscipline deserving lesser punishment, in the absence of any extenuating factors. The Court noted that the language used by the workman was such that it cannot be tolerated by any civilized society.