| Case ID |
14f93706-fb4f-422a-ac09-622ff00db4cc |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
D-448 of 1982 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 06, 1988 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Sindh High Court dismissed the petition filed by Rashid Textile Mills Ltd. against the order of the Sind Labour Appellate Tribunal. The Tribunal had ruled that the increase in wages during the settlement period was a normal annual increment and not subject to adjustment against the cost of living allowance. The court emphasized that when interpreting the settlement clause, any ambiguity should favor the workmen. The interpretation by the Tribunal was upheld, confirming that the increase was not related to the cost of living but rather a standard wage increase, leading to the dismissal of the petition without costs. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the interpretation of a settlement between Rashid Textile Mills Ltd. and the Azad Mazdoor Union regarding wage increases and their implications under the Employees Cost of Living (Relief) Act, 1973. The Sindh High Court, through the judgment delivered by Chief Justice Ajmal Mian and Justice Abdul Rahim Kazi, analyzed the settlement terms and the applicable laws. The court reaffirmed the principle that when two interpretations exist regarding labor agreements, the one favoring employees should prevail. The ruling clarified that the wage increases were recognized as annual increments, not as adjustments for cost of living allowances. This case highlights crucial labor rights and the legal frameworks governing wage disputes in Pakistan, ensuring that worker interests are prioritized in judicial interpretations. Keywords such as 'labor rights', 'wage disputes', 'Sindh High Court ruling', and 'cost of living allowance' are essential for understanding the implications of this case. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
AJMAL MIAN, C.J.,
ABDUL RAHIM KAZI, J
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| Lawyers |
Ali Amjad,
M. Shafiq Qureshi
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| Petitioners |
RASHID TEXTILE MILLS LTD.
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| Respondents |
another,
AZAD MAZDOOR UNION, KARACHI
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| Citations |
1989 SLD 1652,
1989 PLC 927
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| Other Citations |
R. B. Industries Limited v. Employees' Welfare Union P L D 1983 S C 15
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| Laws Involved |
Employees Cost of Living (Relief) Act, 1973,
Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969
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| Sections |
3(5),
50
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