| Case ID |
43b4a644-8bea-4924-86f9-d0ddfbe6dd87 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 2478 of 1998 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 04, 2000 |
| Hearing Date |
Jul 04, 2000 |
| Decision |
The writ petition filed by the Punjab Road Transport Corporation (Urban), Islamabad was dismissed. The High Court upheld the decisions of the Single Bench and Full Bench of the National Industrial Relations Commission (N.I.R.C.) which had quashed the charge sheets issued to the respondents on the grounds of unfair labor practices. The principle of consistency was applied as the allegations against the respondents were similar to those of their co-workers whose charge sheets had previously been set aside. The argument that the previous ruling could not be extended in favor of the respondents was rejected, as the nature of the allegations was the same. Therefore, the court found no merit in the petition and dismissed it. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the unfair labor practices alleged against employees of the Punjab Road Transport Corporation (Urban), Islamabad. The High Court dealt with a writ petition challenging the decisions of the N.I.R.C. regarding charge sheets issued to drivers for alleged misappropriation of diesel oil. The court emphasized the principle of consistency, noting that the allegations against the current respondents were identical to those previously quashed by the N.I.R.C. for other drivers. The petitioners argued that since the present respondents were not parties in earlier proceedings, the prior rulings should not apply to them. However, the court found that the nature of the charges was the same, and thus the earlier decisions were relevant. The dismissal of the petition reaffirmed the importance of consistency in labor law adjudications, particularly in cases involving multiple employees facing similar accusations. This case highlights key aspects of labor rights and the judicial approach in handling unfair labor practices, making it significant for future references in labor law jurisprudence. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
N.I.R.C.,
Punjab Road Transport Corporation (Urban), Islamabad
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| Judges |
SHEIKH ABDUR RAZZAQ, J,
SYED ZAHID HUSSAIN, J
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| Lawyers |
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| Petitioners |
PUNJAB ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION (URBAN), ISLAMABAD through District Manager
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| Respondents |
Muhammad Amin,
FULL BENCH, N.I.R.C., ISLAMABAD,
Farid Khan,
Maskeen Khan
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| Citations |
2000 SLD 1697,
2000 PLC 664
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance (XXIII of 1969),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
22 A(8)(g),
199
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