India, Feb. 27 -- The Karnataka High Court has overturned the suspension of a transport constable who was penalized for taking a brief nap at work after being made to work double shifts for two months straight.

According to a Times of India report, Justice M Nagaprasanna ruled that the suspension order issued by the Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC) was unjust, as the constable, Chandrashekar, had been working 16-hour shifts daily for 60 consecutive days without a break.

A video of him dozing off had gone viral, leading to disciplinary action.

The court emphasized that sleep and rest are fundamental rights, recognized under the Constitution and international labor laws. "If an employee is forced to work beyond legall...