| Case ID |
ec43c2f6-ce71-4e2d-9a58-0fd8a44c5f14 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
C.P. No. D-635 of 2018 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 09, 2018 |
| Hearing Date |
Feb 09, 2018 |
| Decision |
The Sindh High Court allowed the constitutional petition filed by the petitioners, suspending the operation of the status quo order passed by the Full Bench of the National Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC). The court directed the NIRC to decide the complaint and contempt applications filed by the workmen within a reasonable time, ensuring that the petitioners' rights were protected during the pendency of the case. This decision emphasized the necessity for the NIRC to address the legal disputes appropriately, given the ongoing litigation and the potential adverse effects on the petitioners' business operations. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the legal conflicts between MESSRS GERRYS DNATA (PVT.) LTD. and the National Industrial Relations Commission regarding the suspension of an order affecting the petitioners' business operations. The petitioners, represented by Muhammad Faruq Ghani, sought judicial intervention as they faced potential adverse actions from the NIRC that could render them remediless. The Sindh High Court, in its decision, upheld the petitioners' rights, stressing the importance of resolving the complaints and contempt applications filed by the workmen in a timely manner. The case highlights critical aspects of industrial relations law, the importance of upholding legal rights during ongoing disputes, and the necessity for judicial oversight in administrative decisions. Key laws involved include the Industrial Relations Ordinance, 2011, and the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, specifically focusing on sections related to industrial relations and constitutional jurisdiction. The decision reinforces the principle of timely justice and the need for administrative bodies to conduct fair hearings, especially in matters impacting employment and business operations. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
MESSRS GERRYS DNATA (PVT.) LTD.,
NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION
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| Judges |
IRFAN SAADAT KHAN,
ADNAN-UL-KARIM MEMON
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Faruq Ghani,
M.A.K. Azmati
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Faruq Ghani
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| Respondents |
M.A.K. Azmati
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| Citations |
2019 SLD 851,
2019 PLC 63
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Industrial Relations Ordinance, 2011,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
31,
54,
57,
199
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