| Case ID |
3839cfd4-042e-46ae-a1b9-10e6a347a30b |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Appeal No. 4 of 1973 |
| Decision Date |
May 12, 1973 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeal by Fatima Jinnah Medical College Employees' Union was successful. The Labour Appellate Tribunal ruled that Fatima Jinnah Medical College falls within the definition of 'industry' as per the Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969, despite the argument that it was not run on a commercial basis. The Tribunal set aside the Registrar's refusal to register the union, emphasizing that the definition of industry includes various forms of calling, service, and employment, not just those run for profit. Therefore, the Tribunal directed the Registrar to register the appellant-Union. |
| Summary |
In the case of Fatima Jinnah Medical College Employees' Union vs. Registrar, Trade Unions, the Labour Appellate Tribunal of Punjab addressed the critical issue of whether a medical college constituted an 'industry' under the Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969. The ruling clarified the broad definition of 'industry' to include not only business and manufacturing but also services and employment, irrespective of their profit orientation. This landmark decision has implications for the registration of unions in educational institutions and reinforces the recognition of employees' rights in non-commercial sectors. The case emphasizes the importance of understanding statutory definitions in the context of labour relations, ensuring that employees in all sectors, including education, are afforded the protections and rights granted under the law. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Sardar Muhammad Abdul Glurfoor Khan Lodhi
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
FATIMA JINNAH MEDICAL COLLEGE EMPLOYEES UNION
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| Respondents |
REGISTRAR, TRADE UNIONS
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| Citations |
1976 SLD 869 = 1976 PLC 670
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969
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| Sections |
2(xiv)
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