| Case ID |
006c8c13-d78b-47ef-891a-9726a56dc007 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
SUK-142 and 143 of 1983 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 29, 1984 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 29, 1984 |
| Decision |
The Labour Appellate Tribunal addressed the appeals filed by Iqbal Mujeeb and Jamshed Farooq against the dismissal of their grievances by the Labour Court. The Tribunal found that the Labour Court had erred in refusing to record evidence before passing a final order. Consequently, the Tribunal set aside the Labour Court's order and remanded the case for a decision on merits after recording the necessary evidence. The Tribunal emphasized the importance of due process in adjudicating labour disputes and directed the Labour Court to resolve the matter expeditiously, within three months. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the appeals of two employees, Iqbal Mujeeb and Jamshed Farooq, against their dismissal from Habib Bank Ltd. The employees were charged with misconduct and subsequently dismissed after a domestic inquiry. They filed grievances which were dismissed by the Labour Court. The Tribunal found that the Labour Court had failed to consider the evidence already on record and had unjustly denied an adjournment. The Tribunal's decision to remand the case for further proceedings highlights the significance of adhering to proper legal procedures in labour disputes. This case underlines the need for fair hearings and thorough consideration of evidence in employment-related matters, emphasizing the rights of employees in industrial relations. Keywords: labour dispute, employee rights, industrial relations, tribunal decision, fair hearing. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Sindh
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| Entities Involved |
HABIB BANK Ltd.
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| Judges |
ALI NAWAZ BUDHANI
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Ashraf Khan,
Wasiullah Qureshi
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| Petitioners |
IQBAL MUJEEB,
JAMSHED FAROOQ
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| Respondents |
HABIB BANK Ltd.
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| Citations |
1985 SLD 1736,
1985 PLC 283
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance
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| Sections |
25-A,
36,
38(3)
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