| Case ID |
4372c21e-6095-4dca-a051-6246123ec354 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
BR-360 of 1987 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 09, 1987 |
| Hearing Date |
Dec 06, 1987 |
| Decision |
The appeal challenges the decision of the Punjab Labour Court No.8, Bahawalpur, which accepted the grievance petition of the respondent and ordered reinstatement with back benefits. The case involved the respondent's leave and its subsequent cancellation leading to dismissal. The Labour Court closed the case of the appellants without allowing them to present evidence, which was deemed unjust. The Appellate Tribunal remanded the case back to the Labour Court, emphasizing the need for a fair opportunity for the appellants to present their rebuttal evidence. |
| Summary |
This case involves the Labour Appellate Tribunal's decision regarding an appeal that contested a Labour Court's ruling on a grievance petition. The Tribunal found that the Labour Court had prematurely closed the case against the employer without allowing sufficient opportunity to present evidence. The ruling emphasizes the importance of procedural fairness and the right to a fair hearing in labour disputes. The Tribunal's decision to remand the case highlights the need for proper adjudication, particularly in cases involving employee misconduct and dismissal. Key terms include 'industrial relations', 'grievance petition', and 'procedural fairness', which are essential in understanding labour law dynamics. The case serves as a precedent for ensuring that employers are given a fair chance to defend themselves against dismissal claims, reinforcing the judiciary's role in upholding labour rights. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Sardar Muhammad Abdul Ghafoor Khan Lodhi
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Azam Bhaur,
Masooq Ashraf
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| Petitioners |
ABDUL HAMID
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| Respondents |
AGRICULTURAL ENGINEER, BAHAWALPUR
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| Citations |
1988 SLD 1114,
1988 PLC 493
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969
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| Sections |
25-A,
36,
38(3)
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