| Case ID |
01ffa56b-387e-4839-aef8-6ec9aca40fa0 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition for Leave to Appeal No.173 of 1988 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 19, 1990 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan granted leave to appeal to examine two critical questions of law regarding the jurisdiction of the Authority under the Payment of Wages Act and the employment status of the respondents. The court suspended the impugned order, allowing for a comprehensive hearing of the case with related matters. The decision emphasized the need to clarify whether the Authority had the jurisdiction to determine entitlements amid disputed questions and whether the respondents could be classified as running staff while employed in the Stores Department. |
| Summary |
This case involves the Supreme Court of Pakistan's decision on a civil petition for leave to appeal concerning the Payment of Wages Act. The court's ruling is crucial for understanding the jurisdiction of authorities in wage disputes and the classification of employees within different departments, particularly in the context of labor law. The case addresses significant questions regarding employee rights and the legal framework governing wage payments. The court's decision to grant leave for appeal underscores the importance of clarifying these legal issues, particularly as they relate to a large number of employees. This ruling is a vital reference for future labor-related cases and emphasizes the need for judicial clarity in labor rights and employer responsibilities. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
PAKISTAN RAILWAYS,
THE PUNJAB LABOUR APPELLATE TRIBUNAL
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| Judges |
SHAFIUR RAHMAN,
RUSTAM S. SIDHWA
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
PAKISTAN RAILWAYS, through the District Controller of Stores, Shop Depots
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| Respondents |
THE PUNJAB LABOUR APPELLATE TRIBUNAL, through its Chairman and others
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| Citations |
1991 SLD 912,
1991 SCMR 372
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| Other Citations |
C.Ps. Nos.564 to 569 of 1985 titled Pakistan Railways v. the Presiding Officer, Punjab Labour Court No.9, Multan and others
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| Laws Involved |
Payment of Wages Act,
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
Art. 185(3)
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