| Case ID |
0b21a66c-0be6-44d1-985c-eb388156b5b4 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petitions Nos. 1004 to 1045 of 1998 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 06, 1998 |
| Hearing Date |
Oct 06, 1998 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan granted leave to appeal in this case, focusing on the legality of the Federal Service Tribunal's decision regarding the compulsory Golden Handshake Scheme imposed by United Bank Limited. The Tribunal had previously ordered the reinstatement of civil servants who were dismissed under this scheme, citing several irregularities in the bank's actions. The Supreme Court emphasized the need for the bank to either reinstate the affected employees or pay their salaries until the appeal's final resolution. This decision is crucial as it underscores the protection of civil servants' rights and the legal framework governing employment termination in Pakistan. |
| Summary |
The case revolves around the legal implications of the Golden Handshake Scheme introduced by United Bank Limited, which aimed to downsize its workforce. The Supreme Court of Pakistan examined the Federal Service Tribunal's ruling that reinstated civil servants dismissed under this scheme. The Tribunal found that the bank's actions were fraught with legal irregularities, violating the principles of natural justice and constitutional protections. The Supreme Court's decision highlighted the significance of lawful employment practices and the rights of civil servants, setting a precedent for future employment law cases in Pakistan. This case is vital for understanding labor rights and the legal recourse available for unjust termination in the banking sector. Keywords such as 'employment law', 'civil service rights', 'Supreme Court Pakistan', and 'Golden Handshake Scheme' are essential for understanding this landmark case. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
UNITED BANK LIMITED,
Federal Service Tribunal
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| Judges |
AJMAL MIAN, C.J.,
MUNAWAR AHMED MIRZA,
CH. MUHAMMAD ARIF, JJ
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| Lawyers |
Raja Muhammad Akram, Advocate Supreme Court,
Ch. Akhtar Ali, Advocate-on-Record,
A. Mujeeb Pirzada, Advocate Supreme Court,
M.L. Shahani, Advocate Supreme Court,
Akram Sheikh, Advocate Supreme Court,
K.A. Wahab, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
UNITED BANK LIMITED
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| Respondents |
41 others,
SHAMIM AHMED KHAN
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| Citations |
1999 SLD 703,
1999 SCMR 894
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| Other Citations |
United Bank Limited and others v. Ahsan Akhtar and others 1998 SCMR 68,
Raziuddin v. Chairman, Pakistan International Airlines Corporation and 2 others PLD 1992 SC 53,
K. Rajendran and others v. State of Tamil Nadu and others AIR 1982 SC 1107,
Zeal Pak Cement Factory Ltd., Hyderabad v. Chairman, West Pakistan Industrial Court, Lahore and others PLD 1965 SC 420
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| Laws Involved |
Service Tribunals Act (LXX of 1973),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
2-A,
4,
185(3)
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