| Case ID |
21013fdc-57f3-4496-843a-416adecca908 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
WCK-9 of 1986 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 16, 1987 |
| Hearing Date |
Sep 16, 1987 |
| Decision |
The appeal filed by the appellant Corporation against the order of the Commissioner for Workmen's Compensation was dismissed for non-prosecution due to the absence of the appellant's Advocate or any representative. The Tribunal emphasized the necessity for parties to actively pursue their cases, stating that the responsibility lies with the parties regardless of their Advocate's presence. Consequently, the restoration application was dismissed, and the order dated 12-4-1987, which dismissed the appeal in limine, was maintained. The Tribunal found no grounds to reinstate the appeal, reinforcing the principle that parties must be diligent in their legal matters. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the principles of diligence and responsibility in legal proceedings, particularly in the context of the Workmen's Compensation Act. The Labour Appellate Tribunal of Sindh dealt with an appeal from the Cotton Export Corporation of Pakistan regarding an order from the Commissioner for Workmen's Compensation. The case highlighted the importance of parties being present in their legal matters, as the appeal was dismissed due to non-prosecution when neither the Advocate nor any representative appeared. The Tribunal underscored that the absence of legal counsel does not absolve a party from the responsibility of pursuing their case. The appeal arose from a claim made by a worker, Muhammad Hussain, who sustained injuries while working for a contractor associated with the Corporation. The Tribunal's decision reinforced the need for parties to remain vigilant in legal proceedings, ensuring that their rights are actively represented. This case serves as a critical reminder of the obligations of parties within the legal system, particularly in labor-related disputes. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Sindh
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| Entities Involved |
COTTON EXPORT CORPORATION OF PAKISTAN,
Khan Mir
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| Judges |
ALI NAWAZ BUDHANI
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| Lawyers |
Hameed M. Siddiqi
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| Petitioners |
Messrs COTTON EXPORT CORPORATION OF PAKISTAN, KARACHI
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| Respondents |
MUHAMMAD HUSSAIN,
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| Citations |
1988 SLD 635,
1988 PLC 374
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Workmen's Compensation Act (VIII of 1923)
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| Sections |
30
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