| Case ID |
0fb051fb-afb2-418d-97e5-64dbd0a70b61 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 3560 of 1985 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 01, 1985 |
| Hearing Date |
Dec 01, 1985 |
| Decision |
The petition lacks merit and is dismissed. The court upheld the decision of the Punjab Labour Appellate Tribunal to dismiss the grievance petitions on the ground of limitation. The court found that the Labour Court’s condonation of delay was not justified as the petitioners did not provide sufficient explanation for the delay. Consequently, no order was made as to costs, and the final judgment was that the petition was dismissed. |
| Summary |
This case, Writ Petition No. 3560 of 1985, adjudicated by the Lahore High Court on December 1, 1985, involves petitioner Muhammad Sultan against Standard Steel Rolling Mills and others. The primary issue revolved around the timely filing of grievance petitions concerning unjust termination under section 25-A of the Industrial Relations Ordinance (XXIII of 1969). The Labour Court initially condoned the delay in filing, emphasizing the socioeconomic status of the workers. However, this decision was overturned by the Punjab Labour Appellate Tribunal, citing insufficient grounds for the delay. The petitioner appealed to the Lahore High Court, invoking constitutional jurisdiction under Article 199 of the Constitution of Pakistan. The appellate court examined the merits of condonation and concluded that the workers failed to provide a rationale for their delayed filing, rendering the appellate tribunal's decision justified. Ultimately, the High Court dismissed the writ petition, reinforcing the importance of adhering to statutory limitations in labor disputes. This judgment underscores critical aspects of labor law enforcement, the boundaries of constitutional intervention, and the procedural prerequisites for challenging employment termination within Pakistan's legal framework. Legal practitioners and scholars should note the court's stance on the necessity of strong justification for procedural delays, even when motivated by socio-economic factors, as well as the non-interference in appellate decisions that are well-founded. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Punjab Labour Appellate Tribunal,
STANDARD STEEL ROLLING MILLS,
Punjab Labour Court No. 2 Lahore
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD ZAFARULLAH,
KHALIL-UR-REHMAN KHAN
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| Lawyers |
Anwar Ali Chaudhry,
Khalid Farooq Qureshi
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD SULTAN
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| Respondents |
STANDARD STEEL ROLLING MILLS and others
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| Citations |
1986 SLD 2331,
1986 PLC 926
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan,
Industrial Relations Ordinance (XXIII of 1969)
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| Sections |
Art. 199,
S.25-A
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