| Case ID |
0145d1a7-57ca-4836-8f99-42ba162598fb |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No.10659 of 2006 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 05, 2006 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court dismissed the petitioner's plea regarding his expectation of absorption into permanent service after completing a training period. The court found the terms of the contract clear, indicating that the training was fixed for two years and did not guarantee a permanent position. Consequently, the principle of legitimate expectation was deemed not applicable, and the court upheld the decision of the authorities to terminate the petitioner's service as per the contract terms, concluding that the dismissal did not suffer from any illegality. |
| Summary |
In the case of Writ Petition No.10659 of 2006, the Lahore High Court addressed the issue of a petitioner's expectation of permanent employment after completing a fixed-term training period. The petitioner, AATIR MAHMOOD, was appointed as a Management Trainee with a clear understanding that the position was temporary and did not guarantee regular employment. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to contract terms and the principle of legitimate expectation. Ultimately, the court ruled that the petitioner's termination was valid and lawful, highlighting the significance of contractual clarity in employment matters. This case underscores the legal principles surrounding employment contracts and the rights of employees under such agreements, making it a pivotal reference for similar cases in the future. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources, Islamabad
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| Judges |
MIAN SAQIB NISAR, J
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| Lawyers |
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| Petitioners |
AATIR MAHMOOD
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| Respondents |
FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN through Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources, Islamabad
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| Citations |
2008 SLD 1184,
2008 PLC 127
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| Other Citations |
PLD 2006 SC 602
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
199
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