Karnataka high court stands by depressed man who went AWOL for 632 days

The Karnataka High Court has observed that layoffs can lead to increased levels of depression and upheld an order to reinstate a dismissed employee of Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL). The court stated that stress and depression are byproducts of modern life and that workplace stress can lead to an inability to function professionally. The court also emphasized the need for employers to treat their employees with fairness and empathy to create a productive work environment.