Legal Case Summary

Case Details
Case ID 37f49e0f-aa94-4e45-ae49-6137d355b940
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Case Number Writ Petition No. 5203 of 1990
Decision Date Dec 01, 1990
Hearing Date Dec 01, 1990
Decision The Lahore High Court ruled that all proceedings taken by the Compensation Commissioner after the issuance of the stay order were null and void. The stay order was effective from the moment it was issued, and the Compensation Commissioner had no jurisdiction to proceed further with the case. The court accepted the petition, declaring the impugned order and notice issued by the Commissioner as without lawful authority. The application for recovery of gratuity and group insurance filed by the respondent was deemed still pending and to be taken up for final hearing after the court's decision in the related constitutional petition.
Summary This case revolves around the Payment of Wages Act and highlights the importance of stay orders in legal proceedings. The father of the respondent, an employee of the petitioner, passed away, leading to the respondent seeking recovery of gratuity and insurance. The case emphasizes the procedural aspects of stay orders and the authority of the Compensation Commissioner, illustrating how the Lahore High Court intervened when due process was not followed. The ruling reinforced that legal orders must be respected and that actions taken without jurisdiction are invalid. This case serves as a significant reference for similar disputes involving employment benefits and administrative authority, making it a key case for legal practitioners focusing on labor law and procedural compliance.
Court Lahore High Court
Entities Involved MUNICIPAL COMMITTEE, PASRUR, COMPENSATION COMMISSIONER
Judges MALIK MUHAMMAD QAYYUM, JUSTICE
Lawyers Abdul Latif Chaudhry
Petitioners MUNICIPAL COMMITTEE, PASRUR
Respondents COMPENSATION COMMISSIONER and others
Citations 1991 SLD 734, 1991 PLC 488
Other Citations Karam Ali and others v. Raja and others P L D 1949 Lah. 100
Laws Involved Payment of Wages Act, Civil Procedure Code
Sections 15, OXXXIX, Rr. 1 & 2