| Case ID |
0389f1e0-9c41-4cec-9d91-464eb78adf89 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Constitutional Petition No. 885 of 1973 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 21, 1974 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Sindh High Court dismissed the petition filed by Avari & Co. Ltd. challenging the legitimacy of the All-Karachi Liquor And Wine Workers Union as a Collective Bargaining Agent. The court affirmed that the respondent-Union was duly registered and could represent workers from multiple establishments. The court underscored the importance of allowing trade unions to operate within a group of establishments, irrespective of differing ownership, thus promoting collective bargaining rights among workers. The court found no merit in the petitioner's objections regarding the Union's registration and representation capabilities, leading to a dismissal without costs. |
| Summary |
This case involves a constitutional petition filed by Avari & Co. Ltd. against the All-Karachi Liquor And Wine Workers Union. The primary issue was whether the Union could act as a Collective Bargaining Agent for workers employed at multiple establishments owned by different employers, specifically in the liquor trade. The Sindh High Court ruled that the Union was validly registered and could represent workers in similar industries, thereby reinforcing the rights of workers to organize and bargain collectively. This decision highlights the evolving landscape of labor rights and the importance of trade unions in advocating for workers' interests, particularly in industries with complex ownership structures. The ruling emphasizes the legal framework supporting workers' rights to form unions and engage in collective bargaining, allowing for broader representation across establishments. Key keywords from this case include 'Collective Bargaining', 'Trade Union Rights', 'Industrial Relations Ordinance', 'Labour Law', and 'Workers' Rights'. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Avari & Co. Ltd.,
All-Karachi Liquor And Wine Workers Union,
Paris Bar,
Jamshed Bar
|
| Judges |
Inamullah Khan
|
| Lawyers |
Mr. Sharaf Faridi,
Mr. M. Shafi,
Mr. Saleem Akhtar
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| Petitioners |
Avari & Co. Ltd.
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| Respondents |
All-Karachi Liquor And Wine Workers Union,
Paris Bar,
Jamshed Bar
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| Citations |
1975 SLD 991,
1975 PLC 371
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| Other Citations |
2016 PTD 1675,
PLD 1997 SC 32
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance
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| Sections |
26-A,
26(3),
32-A,
3(a),
2(xxvi),
6(a)(iv-a),
20,
34
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