| Case ID |
f6b0943f-bfec-4577-afe5-6a28aa95b074 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
WCK-9 of 1992 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 12, 1995 |
| Hearing Date |
Jan 12, 1995 |
| Decision |
This case involved an appeal against the decision of the Commissioner for Workmen's Compensation regarding compensation and group insurance for the widow and children of a deceased employee who died due to tuberculosis contracted during employment. The Labour Court found the relationship of employer and employee existed and awarded compensation accordingly. The appeal was dismissed due to lack of evidence from the employer's side to counter the claims made by the widow and her children. |
| Summary |
The case of Mst. Siddiqia Begum vs. Naveed Garments Industries revolves around employee compensation and group insurance under the West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance. The appeal was filed after the Labour Court awarded compensation to the widow and children of Farhat Hussain, who died from tuberculosis contracted during his employment. The court found that the employer failed to prove their assertions and that the relationship of employer and employee was established. This case highlights the importance of employer accountability and the rights of employees and their families under labor laws. Keywords include employee compensation, group insurance, labor laws, and workplace safety, which are trending topics in legal discussions. |
| Court |
Labour Appellate Tribunal, Sindh
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| Entities Involved |
Naveed Garments Industries
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| Judges |
MUSHTAQ ALI QAZI
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| Lawyers |
Khurshid Ahmed Siddiqui,
Nemo
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| Petitioners |
Mst. SIDDIQA BEGUM
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| Respondents |
Naveed Garments Industries
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| Citations |
1995 SLD 1132,
1995 PLC 251
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance (VI of 1968)
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| Sections |
10-B
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