| Case ID |
178286df-9c6b-4485-96b7-215e44f4c2cf |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petitions for Leave to Appeal Nos. 354-K, 35 |
| Decision Date |
May 15, 1986 |
| Hearing Date |
May 15, 1986 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan granted leave to appeal to consider whether the respondents' claims were covered under the definitions of 'delayed wages' or 'deducted wages' as per the Payment of Wages Act, 1936. The court also sought to determine if the recreation allowance constituted a part of the respondents' monthly salary based on their respective grades of pay. The decision emphasized the necessity for an authoritative ruling given the potential implications for numerous similar cases. The petitions were allowed, and the status quo regarding payments was to be maintained until further hearings on the matter. |
| Summary |
In this pivotal case before the Supreme Court of Pakistan, the court addressed the critical issues surrounding wage claims under the Payment of Wages Act, specifically regarding the definitions of 'delayed wages' and 'deducted wages'. The case arose from appeals filed by the Divisional Superintendent of Pakistan Railways against the decision of the Sind High Court. The court's deliberation aimed to clarify whether recreation allowances are considered part of the monthly salary for employees, a question pivotal to the rights of workers in the context of wage disputes. The ruling has significant implications for labor laws and workers' rights in Pakistan, ensuring that employees receive their rightful dues in a timely manner. This case highlights the importance of legal clarity in wage-related matters and the role of the judiciary in safeguarding workers' entitlements. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ABDUL QADIR SHAIKH, J.,
S. A. NUSRAT, J.,
ZAFFAR HUSSAIN MIRZA, J.
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| Lawyers |
Akhlaq Ahmad Siddiqui, Advocate Supreme Court
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| Petitioners |
DIVISIONAL SUPERINTENDENT, PAKISTAN RAILWAYS
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| Respondents |
others,
PRESIDING OFFICER, SIND LABOUR COURT
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| Citations |
1986 SLD 1044,
1986 SCMR 1972
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973),
Payment of Wages Act (IV of 1936)
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| Sections |
15(3)
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