| Case ID |
5cbbcebf-2754-4b42-ae35-6588b05bc306 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Constitutional Petition No. 97 of 1981 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 04, 1983 |
| Hearing Date |
Oct 04, 1983 |
| Decision |
The petition was dismissed on the grounds that the Sindh High Court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the case against the Payment of Wages Authority located in Bahawalpur. The court found that the relevant actions and proceedings did not occur within its territorial jurisdiction as the alleged wage dispute involved an employee who worked in Bahawalpur. The case highlighted the importance of jurisdiction in legal proceedings, emphasizing that the authority to adjudicate must reside within the geographical boundaries of the court. The petitioner was advised to seek redress from the Lahore High Court if necessary. |
| Summary |
In the case of Independent Newspapers Corporation Ltd. vs. Deputy Director, Labour Welfare, the Sindh High Court dealt with a jurisdictional challenge regarding a wage dispute. The core issue revolved around the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, and the Provisional Constitution Order, specifically the territorial jurisdiction of the Sindh High Court. The petitioner, owning the Jang Newspapers, contested the authority of the Payment of Wages Authority at Bahawalpur, asserting that the proceedings initiated there were invalid as they fell outside the court's jurisdiction. The court's ruling emphasized the necessity for legal actions to occur within the jurisdiction of the adjudicating authority, thereby reinforcing the legal principle that jurisdiction must be established based on the location of the events leading to the dispute. This case serves as a crucial reference for understanding jurisdictional limitations in employment-related legal matters, particularly in wage disputes arising from regional employment situations. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD ZAHOORUL HAQ,
ALI NAWAZ BUDHANI
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| Lawyers |
Mazharuddin Siddiqui,
Raja Sikandar Khan
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| Petitioners |
INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPERS CORPORATION LTD.
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| Respondents |
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, LABOUR WELFARE AND ANOTHER
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| Citations |
1984 SLD 1072,
1984 PLC 188
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| Other Citations |
1979 S C M R 555,
P L D 1976 Kar. 1084,
P L D 1976 Pesh. 666
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| Laws Involved |
Payment of Wages Act, 1936,
Provisional Constitution Order (1 of 1981)
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| Sections |
Section 15,
Art. 9 (1) (a) (i),
Art. 9 (1) (a) (ii)
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