| Case ID |
1ac0c258-beab-4ca7-834d-b0307c9f2c28 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Constitutional Petition No. 1474 of 1974 |
| Decision Date |
May 28, 1976 |
| Hearing Date |
May 28, 1976 |
| Decision |
The Sindh High Court dismissed the petition filed by Sind Tanneries Ltd. regarding the jurisdiction of the Labour Court in wage claims. The Court held that the Labour Court had the authority to entertain claims pertaining to wages related to the illegal ouster of workers, despite the petitioner's argument that they should have approached the authority under the Payment of Wages Act. The judgment reinforced the Labour Court's jurisdiction over wage-related disputes, especially in cases where a temporary injunction was in place. The appeals were categorized, and the Labour Court's decisions regarding the entitlements of the workers were upheld, leading to the conclusion that the petitioners were liable to pay half wages for the initial period of 14 days and full wages thereafter until the Junior Labour Court's order was issued. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the employment and wage disputes faced by workers retrenched by Sind Tanneries Ltd. due to a decrease in demand for their products. The petitioners sought to challenge the jurisdiction of the Labour Court concerning wage claims filed by the workers. The Sindh High Court, presided over by Judge Zakaullah Lodhi, upheld the Labour Court's authority to adjudicate on such matters, emphasizing the importance of maintaining industrial peace and the rights of workers to seek redress. The Court's decision clarifies the interplay between industrial relations and wage payment laws, establishing a precedent for future cases involving similar disputes. Keywords such as 'Labour Court jurisdiction', 'wage claims', and 'employment law' are pivotal in understanding the implications of this ruling. The case not only highlights the legal framework governing labour relations in Pakistan but also serves as a critical reference for both employers and employees navigating wage disputes. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Junior Labour Court,
SIND TANNERIES LTD.,
Labour Court No. VI, Hyderabad
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| Judges |
Zakaullah Lodhi, J
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| Lawyers |
Aziz Mubarak,
Amjad
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| Petitioners |
SIND TANNERIES LTD.
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| Respondents |
18 OTHERS,
PRESIDING OFFICER, LABOUR COURT No. VI, HYDERABAD
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| Citations |
1976 SLD 901,
1976 PLC 721
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| Other Citations |
General Steel Tools Co., Gujranwala v. Presiding Officer, Punjab Labour Court No. ILP L D 1976 Lab. 528,
Messrs Luxury House v. 1st Labour Court P L D 1969 Dacca 410
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance (XXIII of 1969),
Payment of Wages Act (IV of 1936)
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| Sections |
25-A,
22
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