| Case ID |
ec159bb3-6edf-4548-814a-a94ca6551d61 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No.2238 of 2011 |
| Decision Date |
May 31, 2012 |
| Hearing Date |
May 31, 2012 |
| Decision |
The Islamabad High Court allowed the constitutional petition, directing the State Life Insurance Corporation to grant a 20% increase in pension to the petitioner effective from March 10, 2000, along with all consequential benefits. The court found that the petitioner, who retired after the issuance of the relevant office memorandum, was entitled to the pension increase. The decision emphasized the rights of employees under statutory rules and constitutional provisions, asserting that the denial of the increase constituted discrimination and a violation of the petitioner's rights under Article 25 of the Constitution. |
| Summary |
In the case of Writ Petition No.2238 of 2011, the Islamabad High Court addressed the issue of pension increases for retired employees of the State Life Insurance Corporation. The petitioner, who retired in 2000, claimed entitlement to a 20% increase in pension based on an office memorandum issued in 1999 that allowed increases for certain retirees. The court examined the legal framework governing the pension rights of employees under the Constitution of Pakistan and the State Life Employees (Service) Regulations, 1973. The High Court concluded that the petitioner was indeed eligible for the increase as he retired in a relevant timeframe specified by the memorandum. The court's ruling reinforced the importance of fair treatment in pension matters and the applicability of constitutional protections against discrimination, highlighting the necessity for adherence to statutory regulations in the public sector. This case serves as a crucial reference for future pension disputes involving statutory interpretations and employee rights. Keywords such as 'pension rights', 'constitutional protections', 'State Life Insurance Corporation', and 'employee discrimination' are vital for understanding the implications of this ruling. |
| Court |
Islamabad High Court
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| Entities Involved |
STATE LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF PAKISTAN
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| Judges |
IQBAL HAMEEDUR RAHMAN, C.J.,
Ch. ABDUL HAMEED
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| Lawyers |
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| Petitioners |
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| Respondents |
others,
STATE LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF PAKISTAN
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| Citations |
2013 SLD 1869,
2013 PLC 789
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan,
State Life Employees (Service) Regulations, 1973
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| Sections |
199
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