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Case ID 39534b28-8d20-4f14-8cd6-254ae9fbf6d9
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Case Number Application No. 33 of 1984
Decision Date May 29, 1984
Hearing Date
Decision The application for re-instatement was dismissed. The applicant was charge-sheeted for misconduct and the enquiry was conducted in accordance with the established procedures. The applicant had the opportunity to present his case and the enquiry was deemed proper. The dismissal was upheld as the applicant failed to prove any irregularities in the enquiry process.
Summary In the case of Khalid Hussain vs. Messrs People Enterprises Limited, the Labour Appellate Tribunal of Sindh heard an application filed by Khalid Hussain seeking re-instatement after being dismissed for alleged misconduct. The tribunal found that the enquiry conducted by the management was adequate and that the applicant had signed the proceedings, indicating satisfaction with the process. The decision emphasized the importance of following due process in employment disputes and upheld the dismissal based on the lack of evidence proving the enquiry was conducted improperly. This case highlights the critical nature of proper conduct during disciplinary proceedings and the need for employees to present strong evidence when disputing dismissals. The tribunal's ruling serves as a precedent for future employment law cases, particularly in relation to the rights of employees during disciplinary actions and the legal standards for conducting inquiries. Trending keywords include 'employment law', 'misconduct', 'disciplinary actions', and 'labour tribunal rulings'.
Court Labour Appellate Tribunal, Sindh
Entities Involved People Enterprises Limited
Judges Zakir Hussain K. Mirza
Lawyers Sardaruddin Qureshi, Masood Mirza
Petitioners Khalid Hussain
Respondents Messrs People Enterprises Limited
Citations 1985 SLD 1807, 1985 PLC 371
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance
Sections 15(4)