| Case ID |
2e70fd5a-2fb2-45ce-be57-db21a6b2e7ef |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
HYD-860 and 861 of 1980 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 14, 1981 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 14, 1981 |
| Decision |
The appeals of Altaf Hussain Shah and another against the dismissal from their positions at Messrs Cofcot Textile Mills were dismissed by the Labour Appellate Tribunal. The tribunal held that the domestic enquiry was conducted fairly and that the charges of misconduct were substantiated. The presence of witnesses who were co-workers was deemed credible, and the appellants were provided adequate opportunity to present their defense. The decision reinforced the importance of proper enquiry procedures in industrial disputes. |
| Summary |
In the case of Altaf Hussain Shah and another vs Messrs Cofcot Textile Mills, the Labour Appellate Tribunal of Sindh ruled on the appeals regarding the dismissal of two workers following an incident of alleged assault. The case revolved around the legitimacy of the domestic enquiry conducted against the appellants. The tribunal emphasized that the presence of witnesses who were also employees supported the complainant's claims, and their testimonies were credible despite their familial relations. The court found no evidence of bias or enmity that would question the integrity of the witnesses. Ultimately, the tribunal upheld the lower court's decision, affirming the dismissals as justified under the Industrial Relations Ordinance. This case highlights the critical nature of fair hearing processes and the significance of credible witness testimonies in labor disputes. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Sindh
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| Entities Involved |
Cofcot Textile Mills
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| Judges |
Z. A. CHANNA
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| Lawyers |
Wasiullah Qureshi,
Ghulam Hassan
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| Petitioners |
ANOTHER,
ALTAF HUSSAIN SHAH
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| Respondents |
MESSRS COFCOT TEXTILE MILLS
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| Citations |
1982 SLD 1466,
1982 PLC 286
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| Other Citations |
Shah Din v. State P L D 1964 S C 177
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969
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| Sections |
25-A
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