| Summary |
This landmark case emphasizes the constitutional validity of the Industrial Relations Act, 2012, affirming the right to form trade unions across provincial boundaries. The Sindh High Court's decision highlights the need for robust legal frameworks that support workers' rights in trans-provincial establishments. The ruling clarifies the jurisdictional authority of the NIRC over labor disputes involving such establishments, thereby safeguarding the fundamental right to association as outlined in Article 17 of the Constitution. The court's ruling reinforces the legislative competence of the federal government in areas where provincial laws fail to address trans-provincial issues, ensuring that labor rights are not compromised. This case serves as a pivotal reference for future labor disputes and legislative matters concerning workers' rights in Pakistan, making it a vital resource for legal practitioners and policymakers alike. |
| Lawyers |
Ch. Muhammad Ashraf,
Makhdoom Ali Khan,
Ashraf Hussain Rizvi,
Hyder Ali Khan,
Nishat Warsi,
Salah-ud-Din Ahmed,
Deputy Attorney General,
Muhammad Humayoon,
Malik Naeem Iqbal,
Chaudhry Atif,
Najeeb Jamali,
Rashid Anwar,
Muhammad Sarwar Khan,
Latif Sagar,
Kashif Hanif,
Zia-ul-Haq Makhdoom,
Moin Azhar Siddiqi,
Mehmood Abdul Ghani,
Shabbir Shah,
Muhammad Aslam Butt,
Sanaullah Noor Ghori,
Abdul Ghaffar Khan,
Muhammad Atiq Qureshi,
Faiz Muhammad Ghanghro,
Sami-ur-Rehman,
Jamal Bukhari,
Muhammad Azhar Mahmood,
Muhammad Rafi Kamboh,
Farhatullah,
Mustafa Ali,
Jhanzeb Inam,
Rasheed Ahmed Razvi,
Haleem Siddiqi,
S.Shoa-un-Nabi,
Muhammad Azam Khan Azmati,
Malik Altaf Javaid,
Muhammad Rafique Malik,
Faisal Aziz,
Azhar Elahi,
Khalid Imran
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