| Case ID |
e11b9b13-a0c3-433b-a019-db65a7c46a76 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
HYD-137 of 1987 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 18, 1987 |
| Hearing Date |
Oct 18, 1987 |
| Decision |
The appeal filed by United Bank Limited against the order of the Sind Labour Court was dismissed. The Labour Court had previously ordered the reinstatement of the respondent, Shafique Anwer, with full back benefits after finding that the charges against him were not substantiated during the domestic inquiry. The Appellate Tribunal upheld the Labour Court's decision but modified the back benefits to 25%. The Tribunal found that the second inquiry conducted after a lapse of six months was unjustified and that the respondent had not been given a fair opportunity to defend himself. |
| Summary |
In the case of United Bank Ltd. vs. Shafique Anwer, the Labour Appellate Tribunal, Sindh, dealt with the complexities surrounding the dismissal of an employee under the Industrial Relations Ordinance (XXIII of 1969). The Tribunal's decision emphasized the necessity of fair inquiry processes and the rights of employees to contest wrongful dismissals. Key issues included the validity of two domestic inquiries on the same charges and the importance of providing adequate defense opportunities to employees. The Tribunal ultimately upheld the Labour Court's ruling for reinstatement while modifying the back benefits, highlighting trending topics such as employee rights, fair labor practices, and the legal frameworks governing workplace disputes. This case serves as a critical reference for labor law practitioners and advocates for employee rights, emphasizing the need for transparency and fairness in employment practices. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Sindh
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| Entities Involved |
UNITED BANK LTD.,
SHAFIQUE ANWER
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| Judges |
ALI NAWAZ BUDHANI
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| Lawyers |
Iqbal Habib,
Ishaque Abbasi
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| Petitioners |
UNITED BANK LTD.
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| Respondents |
SHAFIQUE ANWER
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| Citations |
1988 SLD 1039,
1988 PLC 401
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance (XXIII of 1969)
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| Sections |
25-A,
38(3)
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