| Case ID |
04e69854-9689-43a7-a61d-aed680bcc112 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
KAR-153 of 1990 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 16, 1990 |
| Hearing Date |
Aug 16, 1990 |
| Decision |
The appeal was dismissed due to non-joinder of parties that could be adversely affected by the Tribunal's order. The appellant contended that he was wrongly regularized and placed junior to others, which led to his grievance petition. However, the Tribunal maintained that the absence of those who would be affected by the decision was fatal for the appeal's maintainability. The Tribunal's consistent stance is that non-joinder of parties who may be adversely affected is critical for the case's validity. The appeal was thus dismissed in limine. |
| Summary |
In the case of MUHAMMAD LATIF vs DIVISIONAL SUPERINTENDENT, PAKISTAN RAILWAYS, the Labour Appellate Tribunal, Sindh, addressed an appeal regarding the non-joinder of parties. The appellant, Muhammad Latif, argued that he was unfairly placed junior to others due to a wrongful seniority fixation. His grievance petition was dismissed by the Sindh Labour Court on the grounds that the parties adversely affected by the potential ruling were not included in the proceedings. The Tribunal emphasized the importance of including all parties who could be impacted by the Court's decision, reinforcing the legal principle that such non-joinder is fatal to the maintainability of a grievance petition. The case reiterates the legal necessity for fair representation in appeals and the implications of seniority disputes within labor relations. It highlights the critical nature of procedural adherence in labor law cases, ensuring that all stakeholders are adequately represented to uphold justice. This case serves as a significant reference point in labor law, particularly regarding the rights of employees and the procedural requirements for filing grievances against employers. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Sindh
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
AHMED ALI U. QURESHI
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| Lawyers |
MA. Hassan Malik
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD LATIF
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| Respondents |
DIVISIONAL SUPERINTENDENT, PAKISTAN RAILWAYS, KARACHI CITY
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| Citations |
1992 SLD 1104,
1992 PLC 1094
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| Other Citations |
1983 PLC 614
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance (XXIII of 1969)
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| Sections |
S.25-A
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