| Case ID |
2c14a641-fabb-4a1d-99a6-a782722a9bef |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
IT/P/1800/19/C |
| Decision Date |
Dec 30, 2022 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Tribunal dismissed the respondent's application under Order VII, Rule 10 of the Civil Procedure Code, asserting that the applicant, Muhammad Idrees Abbasi, is indeed an employee of the newspaper establishment despite being employed through an outsourced contractor. The Tribunal emphasized that the definition of 'employed by the company' includes employees of contractors if their work is integral to the company's operations. The respondent was ordered to provide details regarding the contractor company and its legal status. |
| Summary |
In the case of Muhammad Idrees Abbasi versus The NEWS PUBLICATIONS (PVT.) LIMITED, the Implementation Tribunal for Newspaper Employees addressed a dispute regarding the employment status of the petitioner, who was employed through an outsourced contractor. The Tribunal determined that the applicant was indeed an employee of the newspaper establishment, as the work performed was integral to the company's operations. This decision highlights the importance of recognizing the employment rights of individuals working through contractors in the media sector, ensuring they have access to the protections and benefits outlined in the Newspaper Employees (Conditions of Service) Act, 1973. The ruling reinforces the notion that outsourcing should not be used as a means to undermine employees' rights, a significant concern in today's labor market. The Tribunal's directive for the respondent to provide documentation of the contractor's legal status further emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability in employment practices. The case cites relevant laws and previous judgments, showcasing the ongoing legal discourse surrounding employee rights in outsourced arrangements. |
| Court |
Implementation Tribunal For Newspaper Employees
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| Entities Involved |
M/s. Total Media Solutions (TMS),
M/s. Value Added Services Corporation (VASC)
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| Judges |
Shahid Mehmood Khokhar
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| Lawyers |
Ghulam Mustafa Butt
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD IDREES ABBASI
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| Respondents |
The NEWS PUBLICATIONS (PVT.) LIMITED, RAWALPINDI
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| Citations |
2024 SLD 4319,
2024 PLC 155
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| Other Citations |
2018 SCMR 157,
2001 PLC 124,
PLD 2019 SC 250,
2018 CLD 15
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| Laws Involved |
Newspaper Employees (Conditions of Service) Act, 1973,
Civil Procedure Code (V of 1908)
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| Sections |
13(1)(c),
10,
151
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