| Case ID |
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| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 7696 of 1979 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 09, 1985 |
| Hearing Date |
Feb 09, 1985 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court dismissed the writ petition filed by Mohyud Din, stating that the complaint regarding disobedience of the order passed by the Punjab Labour Court on 18th October 1973 was misconceived. The court reasoned that the order from 1973 could not encompass benefits introduced by a policy letter issued later, in September 1974. Consequently, the denial of benefits under that policy may constitute a separate cause of action, but it cannot serve as a basis for claiming disobedience of an earlier order. Therefore, no writ was issued, and the petition was dismissed without costs. |
| Summary |
In the case of Writ Petition No. 7696 of 1979, the Lahore High Court addressed a dispute involving Mohyud Din, who raised grievances regarding the denial of benefits linked to a policy letter from the Government of Punjab issued on September 27, 1974. The court scrutinized the legality of the order passed by the Punjab Labour Court on October 12, 1973, which allowed the petitioner to continue service until the age of 58 based on his original date of birth. The court concluded that the later policy could not retroactively apply to the earlier order. As a result, the court dismissed the petition, emphasizing the importance of legal timelines and the relationship between different legal instructions. This case highlights key aspects of labor law and the principles surrounding employee benefits, which are crucial for maintaining fair labor practices. Understanding the implications of such rulings is vital for both employees and employers in navigating the complexities of labor relations. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD ZAFARULLAH,
AMJAD KHAN
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Inayatullah,
Ch. Muzammil Hussain
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| Petitioners |
MOHYUD DIN
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| Respondents |
OTHERS,
PUNJAB LABOUR APPELLATE TRIBUNAL
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| Citations |
1985 SLD 2257,
1985 PLC 941
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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 |
55,
199
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