The petitioner-technician was an employee of Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd. (FACT).
After he shared the contentious WhatsApp messages, he was suspended on July 31, 2019, on two charges, namely (i) spreading false information through the WhatsApp group and (ii) unauthorized entry into a restricted area.
The company claimed that the petitioner’s actions tarnished its reputation and violated safety protocols.
The petitioner expressed regret and his apology was accepted by the company. However, he later learnt that the company issued a formal warning as punishment.
Since this warning would be entered into his service books and could affect his career, he approached the Kerala High Court challenging his suspension and the order issuing him a warning.
Source: Barandbench
