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Factory

and Young Persons Act, 1936. See Consolidating Factories Act, 1937. The use of steam whistles for summoning or dismissing factory hands requires the sanction of local authorities, by the (English) Steam Whistles Act, 1872 (35 & 36

Commission Agent or Broker

benefit works a forfeiture of the agent's legal commission, Andrews v. Ramsay, 1903 (2) KB 635, and justifies dismissal, Boston Deep Sea Fishing Co. v. Ansell, (1888) 39 Ch D 339. See also the Prevention of Corruption

Exchanges, Regimental

to a fine of 100l., or to imprisonment, and if an officer, on conviction by Court-martial, to be dismissed the service.

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Reduction in rank

in England, all servants of the Crown hold office during to the pleasure of the Crown; can be dismissed at any time without showing any cause, A Commentary on the Constitution of India, Durga Das Basu, 4th

Leave

voluntary leaving of the service by him and would not include a case where he is discharged or dismissed or his services are terminated by his employer. Ordinarily the word 'leave' appears to connote voluntary action, Superintendence

Lighting and Watching Act, 1833

lighting of the parish 'by gas, oil, or otherwise' (s. 45), and the appointment (s. 39), employment, and dismissal of watchmen or constables therein. The Act may be abandoned in three years after adoption (s. 15). The

Misconduct and quarrel

the concern may in certain circumstances constitute misconduct so as to form the basis of an order of dismissal or discharge, Lalla Ram v. D.C.M. Chemical Works Ltd., AIR 1978 SC 1004: (1978) 3 SCC 1: (1978)

Non pros

Ord. XXVII., when the plaintiff neglects to proceed, the course is for the defendant to apply for a dismissal of the action for want of prosecution.

Probation

that it is expedient to release the offender on probation, the Court may make an order either (1) dismissing the charge; or (2) discharging the offender condi-tionally. Where any person has been convicted of any offence punishable

Probationer

Probationer, a government servant on probation; can be discharged and such discharge does not amount to dismissal or removal within the meaning of Art. 311(2); the services of a probationer are terminated in accordance with

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