The Board of Governors For Zahira College v. Naina Mohamed Alias Naina Lebbe – sllr 1999 volume 2 page 309

In the case between The Board of Governors for Zahira College and Naina Mohamed alias Naina Lebbe, the issue concerned whether the teacher was guilty of misconduct due to failure to intervene during a disruptive incident caused by students in the Principal’s office, and whether compensation was valid when termination resulted from such misconduct. The events involved a significant student disturbance during which the teacher was present but did not attempt to restore order, resulting in his dismissal. The Labour Tribunal dismissed the teacher’s claims, while the High Court ordered compensation in lieu of reinstatement. Upon appeal, it was held that the teacher’s inaction constituted a failure of duty, that misconduct was established, and that the High Court erred in granting compensation.