| Case ID |
42a6526d-fad2-49d4-b48e-679302362ccb |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition or Special Leave to Appeal No. 87 o |
| Decision Date |
Feb 09, 1983 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition for Leave to Appeal, affirming the decision of the Lahore High Court. The Court upheld the Labour Appellate Tribunal's findings regarding the respondent's signature on the resignation and the discretionary power to condone delays in filing grievances. The case cited by the petitioners was deemed distinguishable, and the Tribunal was found to have acted within its jurisdiction regarding findings of fact. The dismissal was based on the conclusion that the petition lacked merit. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around a civil petition concerning labour relations, specifically regarding the Labour Appellate Tribunal's jurisdiction and the findings of fact related to a resignation signature. The Supreme Court of Pakistan reviewed the High Court's dismissal of the constitutional petition and concluded that the Labour Appellate Tribunal had not violated any laws or principles. The ruling emphasizes the discretionary powers of the Tribunal in managing delays and the significance of factual findings in labour disputes. Key legal principles from the Constitution of Pakistan and the Industrial Relations Ordinance were applied, highlighting the court's commitment to upholding due processes in labour matters. This case serves as a reference for future cases involving similar legal questions and reinforces the framework of labour law in Pakistan. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
PUNJAB LABOUR APPELLATE TRIBUNAL,
LYALLPUR CHEMICAL & FERTILIZERS LTD
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD AFZAL ZULLAH,
SHAFIUR RAHMAN
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Altaf Hussain, Advocate Supreme Court,
Sh. Salah-ud-Din Advocate-on-Record,
Ch. Ghulam Qadir, Advocate Supreme Court,
Sh. Abdul Karim Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
LYALLPUR CHEMICAL & FERTILIZERS LTD
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| Respondents |
OTHERS,
PUNJAB LABOUR APPELLATE TRIBUNAL
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| Citations |
1983 SLD 263,
1983 SCMR 1100
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| Other Citations |
Irtiqa Rasool Hashmi v. Water & Power Development Authority and another 1980 S C M R 722,
Irtiqa Rasool Hashmi v. Water & Power Development Authority and another (P L D 1982 S C 139)
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973),
Industrial Relations Ordinance (XXIII of 1969)
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| Sections |
Art. 185 (3),
S. 38
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