| Case ID |
3b1f3543-24d5-4045-8137-44e07b8f9a82 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
4-A (65) of 1990 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 31, 1991 |
| Hearing Date |
Jul 24, 1991 |
| Decision |
The application under section 22-A (8)(g) of the Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969 was dismissed. The court found that the petition was validly presented despite objections from the respondents. It was established that the union had not been locked-out as the employees were on special leave with full pay. The allegations of unfair labor practices were not substantiated by sufficient evidence. The court also ruled that the charge-sheets issued to the union members were not mala fide, and there was no apprehension of future unfair labor practices by the management. The petitioners failed to prove their claims regarding the lock-out and threats made by the management. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the allegations made by the PLASTICRAFTERS LABOUR UNION against their employer regarding unfair labor practices, including claims of a lock-out and threats against union members. The union argued that the management's actions constituted an unfair labor practice as defined under the Industrial Relations Ordinance of 1969. The court examined the evidence presented, including testimonies from union representatives and management officials. Ultimately, the court found that the union's petition was not validly presented, and the claims of a lock-out were unfounded as employees were on paid leave. The ruling emphasized the importance of substantial evidence when making allegations of unfair labor practices. It also highlighted the need for unions to provide concrete proof when claiming management misconduct. The case is significant in understanding the legal frameworks governing labor relations and the responsibilities of both employers and unions in maintaining fair practices in the workplace. |
| Court |
National Industrial Relations Commission
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ABDUL AZIZ MEMON
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Ali,
S.M. Yaqoob
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| Petitioners |
26 others,
PLASTICRAFTERS LABOUR UNION through its General Secretary
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| Respondents |
Not available
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| Citations |
1993 SLD 1600,
1993 PLC 972
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| Other Citations |
1993 PLC 979,
1990 PLC 59,
1970 PLC 1,
1971 PLC 11,
1962 PLC 268,
Saleem Butt v. Muhammad Ashraf and another 1982 PLC 674
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969
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| Sections |
22-A (8)(g),
2 (xvi)
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