| Case ID |
15818dee-2a8f-4613-922f-6c78e8f0cdc7 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Appeal No. 129 of 1989 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 05, 1989 |
| Hearing Date |
Jun 05, 1989 |
| Decision |
The appeal filed by Muhammad Aslam against his dismissal from service on 18-1-1969 was dismissed by the Service Tribunal for being grossly time-barred. The appellant failed to provide satisfactory explanations for the significant delay of approximately 15 to 16 years in filing the appeal. The court emphasized the legal duty of the appellant to explain the delay for each day, which was not fulfilled. Consequently, the appeal was deemed incompetent and dismissed in limine due to laches. |
| Summary |
This case involves an appeal filed by Muhammad Aslam, a former Operation Theatre Assistant dismissed from service in 1969. The appeal was submitted to the Service Tribunal after a considerable delay, primarily due to the appellant's failure to provide valid justifications for the time elapsed since the dismissal. The Tribunal held that the appeal was not filed within the prescribed time limits set forth by the Punjab Service Tribunals Act and the Limitation Act. The judges deliberated on the circumstances surrounding the case, emphasizing the importance of adhering to procedural timelines in legal matters. Despite the merits of the appellant's case, the Tribunal ruled against him because of the delays, highlighting significant legal principles regarding the timely pursuit of justice. This case underscores the critical nature of understanding legal deadlines and the consequences of failing to meet them in administrative and employment disputes. |
| Court |
Service Tribunal, Sindh
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Muhammad Mahmud,
Aslam Pirzada,
Muhammad Aslam
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Nasim Khan
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Aslam
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| Respondents |
Director of Health Services, Lahore Region, Lahore,
The Province of Punjab through Secretary, Health, Government of the Punjab
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| Citations |
1989 SLD 1864,
1989 PLC 681
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Service Tribunals Act,
Limitation Act
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| Sections |
4,
5
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