| Case ID |
3a9a017b-e4e5-4f4c-915b-4249fcc3699f |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Appeal No. 432 of 1991 |
| Decision Date |
May 09, 1997 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 17, 1997 |
| Decision |
The Labour Appellate Tribunal ruled in favor of Nasim Ahmad Chaudhry, determining that his removal from service by the National Bank of Pakistan was unjustified. The Tribunal concluded that the employee, who had been charge-sheeted but not found guilty, was wrongfully dismissed. The order of dismissal was set aside, and Nasim Ahmad was deemed to have remained in service until his superannuation age, entitled to half of the back benefits. The Tribunal emphasized the importance of following proper inquiry procedures and recognized the employee's right to a fair hearing, thus restoring his status and rights against the bank. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around an industrial dispute involving Nasim Ahmad Chaudhry, who was employed by the National Bank of Pakistan and was wrongfully dismissed from service. After being promoted to Officer Grade-III and receiving recognition for his service, he was charge-sheeted and removed despite not being found guilty of any offense. The Labour Appellate Tribunal concluded that the dismissal was based on no valid grounds, highlighting procedural irregularities in the inquiry process. The Tribunal's decision restored Chaudhry's employment status until his retirement age and granted him half of his back benefits, emphasizing workers' rights and fair labor practices. This case underscores the significance of judicial oversight in labor disputes and the need for adherence to natural justice principles in workplace investigations. The judgment serves as a precedent for similar cases, reinforcing the importance of fair treatment for employees in the banking sector and beyond. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
National Bank of Pakistan
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| Judges |
Mian Ghulam Ahmad
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Nawaz,
Malik Muhammad Asghar
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| Petitioners |
THE PRESIDENT, NATIONAL BANK OF PAKISTAN, KARACHI and 2 others
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| Respondents |
Nasim Ahmad Chaudhry
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| Citations |
1998 SLD 1316,
1998 PLC 315
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| Other Citations |
PLD 1988 SC 53,
1978 PLC 201,
1978 PLC 233,
1980 PLC 136,
1984 PLC 1028,
1986 PLC 326,
1984 CLC 2782,
1992 PLC 415,
1996 PLC 250,
1996 SCMR 201,
1990 PLC 142,
1990 PLC 197,
1990 PLC 593,
1985 PLC 174,
1987 PLC 530
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| Laws Involved |
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| Sections |
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