| Case ID |
39004257-bd1e-416f-a83c-7b90a3b7ac0b |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Appeal No. 479 of 1994/Pb. |
| Decision Date |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The application for revival of the revision petition was rejected due to non-prosecution. The petitioner failed to appear on multiple occasions and the justification of 'inadvertence' was deemed insufficient. The court highlighted the importance of adhering to professional ethics and the detrimental effects of unnecessary delays in the legal process. The decision emphasized the necessity for litigants and their counsel to respect court procedures and timelines, as abuse of the process can undermine justice. |
| Summary |
This case involves the Labour Appellate Tribunal of Punjab, addressing the dismissal of a revision petition due to non-prosecution. The petitioner, Akhtar Sher Khan, challenged the approval of trade union elections by the Registrar of Trade Unions. Despite filing the revision petition, the petitioner repeatedly failed to appear in court, leading to a dismissal for non-prosecution. The court ultimately rejected the request for revival, citing a lack of justifiable reasons and a pattern of negligence. The ruling underscores the importance of compliance with court protocols and the ethical obligations of legal practitioners. Key issues include the ramifications of non-prosecution, the standards for granting adjournments, and the impact of delay on justice. This case serves as a critical reminder for lawyers and litigants about the significance of diligence and accountability in legal proceedings. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
MIAN GHULAM AHMAD, CHAIRMAN,
AKHTAR SHER KHAN
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| Petitioners |
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| Respondents |
REGISTRAR OF TRADE UNIONS, LAHORE
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| Citations |
1997 SLD 621 = 1997 PLC 130
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969
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| Sections |
38(3a)
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