| Case ID |
1f712af0-ed33-4228-a920-a71bd98a4d0d |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
4(67)/K of 1991 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 11, 1992 |
| Hearing Date |
Jul 02, 1992 |
| Decision |
The case revolved around allegations of unfair labour practices by the employer, specifically concerning the shifting of the inquiry venue and prolonged inquiries against union members. The court found that shifting the inquiry venue and holding prolonged inquiries did not constitute unfair labour practices as defined under section 15 of the Industrial Relations Ordinance. Although the management's conduct was questioned, the court concluded that the allegations did not meet the legal threshold for unfair labour practices. Consequently, the complaint was dismissed summarily. |
| Summary |
This case addresses the complexities of labour relations and the legal boundaries of employer conduct under the Industrial Relations Ordinance of 1969. The complainant, Muhammad Ali, representing the Plasticrafters Labour Union, filed complaints against the management of Plasticrafters (Pvt.) Limited for alleged unfair labour practices, including the shifting of inquiry locations and prolonged investigations into the activities of union members. The court meticulously examined the arguments presented by both sides, emphasizing that while the employer's actions were indeed troubling, they did not amount to unfair practices as defined in the law. The decision underscores the importance of adhering to legal definitions in labour disputes and clarifies the limitations of claims made against employers in the context of industrial relations. Keywords such as 'unfair labour practices', 'Industrial Relations Ordinance', 'labour unions', and 'employer conduct' are crucial for understanding the implications of this case in the broader context of labour law. |
| Court |
National Industrial Relations Commission
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| Entities Involved |
Plasticrafters (Pvt.) Limited,
Plasticrafters Labour Union
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| Judges |
ABDUL AZIZ MEMON
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| Lawyers |
Ashraf Hussain Rizvi,
S.M. Yaqub
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Ali
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| Respondents |
S.M. Yaqub
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| Citations |
1993 SLD 1341,
1993 PLC 473
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969
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| Sections |
15,
53(1-A)
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