| Case ID |
10ed85ff-0211-4909-bed5-ca64fa9bf851 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Constitutional Petitions Nos. 889 to 931 of 2018 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 25, 2019 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 20, 2019 |
| Decision |
The Balochistan High Court dismissed the constitutional petitions filed by National Construction Limited against the orders of the National Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC). The court found that the petitions were filed after an inordinate delay of 22 days without a plausible explanation, which defeated the principles of equity and vigilance in legal proceedings. The High Court emphasized that the provisions of the Industrial Relations Act were clear regarding the timelines for appeals, and the petitioner had not demonstrated vigilance in asserting its rights. The court upheld the decisions of the two lower forums, noting the absence of any illegality or irregularity in their findings. |
| Summary |
In the case of National Construction Limited vs. National Industrial Relations Commission, the Balochistan High Court adjudicated on constitutional petitions regarding the termination of services and payment of arrears to employees. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to the timelines set forth in the Industrial Relations Act, 2012. The High Court found that the petitioner had failed to provide a convincing explanation for the delay in filing their appeals, thereby reinforcing the legal principle that delay defeats equity. The court's decision highlighted the need for vigilance and prompt action in legal matters, ensuring that aggrieved parties adhere to prescribed timelines to safeguard their rights. This case serves as a significant reminder of the procedural requirements in labor disputes and the necessity for parties to act promptly to enforce their rights. |
| Court |
Balochistan High Court
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| Entities Involved |
NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION,
NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
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| Judges |
ABDULLAH BALOCH
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| Lawyers |
Abdullah Kakar
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| Petitioners |
NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, THROUGH AUTHORIZED OFFICER AND OTHERS
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| Respondents |
NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION AND OTHERS
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| Citations |
2020 SLD 1205,
2020 PLC 82
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| Other Citations |
Naik Muhammad v. Muhammad Shabbir and others 2019 CLC 164,
Independent Media Corporation (Pvt.) Ltd. through Chief Executive and others v. Raja Tariq Mehmood and others 2018 PLC Note 29
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Act
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| Sections |
33,
58
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