Legal Case Summary

Case Details
Case ID 20f61016-5cfe-464d-bc39-0abcea0e5b8d
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Case Number Appeal No.LHR.594 of 1993
Decision Date Jul 07, 2000
Hearing Date
Decision The Labour Appellate Tribunal upheld the decision of the Labour Court No.3, Lahore, which had accepted Riasat Ali's grievance petition filed under section 25 A of the Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969. Riasat Ali, employed as a Naib Qasid, was dismissed without notice and without the opportunity to defend himself against allegations regarding his age. The Tribunal found that even if the employer was not classified as an industry, low-paid employees like Naib Qasid are entitled to the protections of labor laws. The Tribunal dismissed the appeal from the respondent, thereby reinstating Riasat Ali with back benefits, while allowing for a proper inquiry to be conducted if deemed necessary.
Summary In this landmark case, Riasat Ali, a Naib Qasid, challenged his dismissal from service on the grounds of an alleged misstatement of age. The Labour Court found his dismissal to be unjust, as he was not given a show cause notice or an opportunity to defend himself. The case highlights the importance of due process in employment law, particularly for lower-paid workers. The Labour Appellate Tribunal further reinforced the notion that all employees, regardless of their designation, have the right to invoke labor laws for fair treatment. The decision emphasizes that labor laws should protect even those in lower ranks from arbitrary actions by employers, thus ensuring justice in the workplace. Key keywords for this case include 'employment law', 'dismissal', 'reinstatement', 'labor rights', and 'due process', which are trending and relevant in current legal discussions.
Court Labour Appellate Tribunal, Punjab
Entities Involved Pakistan Institute of Archaeology Training and Research, Sheikh Zaid Hospital
Judges MIAN GHULAM AHMAD, CHAIRMAN
Lawyers Not available
Petitioners Riasat Ali
Respondents THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR, PAKISTAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHAEOLOGY TRAINING AND RESEARCH, OLD FORT, LAHORE
Citations 2001 SLD 1521, 2001 PLC 32
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Industrial Relations Ordinance, West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance
Sections 25 A, VI of 1968, S.O.15(3) & (4)