Disciplinary Proceedings Against Employee For Messages In Company's WhatsApp Group Expressing Safety Concerns Violates Right To Free Speech: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has ruled in favor of an employee, Santhosh T.V., who was suspended and penalized by his employer, Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd. (FACT), for allegedly posting messages critical of the company's safety standards on a private WhatsApp group. Santhosh Accused of Violating Company Rules The company, FACT, accused Santhosh of violating company rules by: Spreading false information and defamatory statements through messages in a 'WhatsApp' group…