| Case ID |
de868f72-a49d-4e4c-b6b8-cb7ddb386830 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Suit No. 364 of 1997 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 03, 1997 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The court determined that the proceedings in this matter abate due to the insertion of section 2-A in the Service Tribunals Act, 1973. The Court found that the service under the Karachi Electric Supply Corporation is deemed to be service of Pakistan, thereby classifying individuals holding posts under such corporations as civil servants for the purposes of the Act. The case was adjudicated based on precedents, particularly referencing the case of WAPDA v. Akhter Khalid, which established that pending proceedings under similar circumstances would stand abated. The parties were instructed to bear their own costs, signifying the conclusion of this matter in accordance with the applicable legal provisions. |
| Summary |
In the case of Suit No. 364 of 1997, the Sindh High Court addressed crucial issues regarding the Service Tribunals Act of 1973, specifically focusing on the implications of section 2-A, which defines service under certain corporations as service of Pakistan. This case emphasizes the legal standing of employees under corporations controlled by the Federal Government and their rights as civil servants. The court's decision to abate the proceedings highlights the impact of legislative changes on ongoing legal matters, particularly in the context of labor and employment law. The ruling references established case law, reinforcing the need for clarity regarding jurisdiction and the effects of statutory amendments. This case serves as a vital reference for future disputes involving civil servants and corporate entities under federal control, shedding light on the intersection of administrative law and employment rights in Pakistan. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
KARACHI ELECTRIC SUPPLY CORPORATION
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| Judges |
MUSHTAQ A. MEMON, J
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| Lawyers |
Khushi Muhammad,
Mrs. Navin S. Merchant
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| Petitioners |
SHAHNAWAZ SHAH
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| Respondents |
KARACHI ELECTRIC SUPPLY CORPORATION through Chairman/Managing Director or Secretary and another
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| Citations |
1999 SLD 770,
1999 PLC 67
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| Other Citations |
WAPDA v. Akhter Khalid 1980 SCMR 443
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| Laws Involved |
Service Tribunals Act (LXX of 1973)
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| Sections |
2-A,
6
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