| Case ID |
1a4d2cb1-8219-41ef-bf7b-253bba388a9d |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
KAR-146 of 1972 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 22, 1973 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeal was against an ex parte award made by the learned Chairman of the First Sind Labour Court that ordered the re-instatement of the respondent. The primary issue was the adequacy of service of summons on the appellant. The Labour Court had deemed pasting of the summons on the door of the appellant's residence as sufficient service. The Tribunal found this to be inadequate and highlighted the potential for corrupt practices arising from such actions. The Tribunal ordered that the award of the Labour Court be set aside, allowing the appellant to file a written statement within a week, thus ensuring that due process was followed and that the appellant was afforded an opportunity to present their case. |
| Summary |
In the case of Qutubuddin & Co. vs. Muhammad Rahim and Another, the Labour Appellate Tribunal addressed issues of due process in the context of employee reinstatement under the Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969. The Tribunal scrutinized the adequacy of service of summons, determining that merely pasting the summons on the door of the appellant's residence was insufficient for ex parte proceedings. The Tribunal emphasized the importance of proper notification to ensure fair representation in legal proceedings, thereby preventing potential abuses. This case highlights the critical nature of procedural fairness in labor disputes, reinforcing the legal standards required for effective communication between the parties involved. The decision underscores the Tribunal's commitment to uphold the principles of justice and the rule of law in labor relations. Keywords such as 'Industrial Relations Ordinance', 'Labour Court', 'due process', and 'employee reinstatement' are essential for understanding the implications of this ruling within the broader context of labor law and employee rights. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Sindh
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
Inamullah Khan
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| Lawyers |
Sarwar Abbas,
Nemo
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| Petitioners |
Qutubuddin & Co.
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| Respondents |
Another,
Muhammad Rahim
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| Citations |
1976 SLD 827,
1976 PLC 543
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969
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| Sections |
36(2)(a)
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