2017 PLP 73 (PLC)
D.S. PAKISTAN RAILWAYS Versus Mst. S. YASMEEN and others
| Citation | 2017 PLP 73 (PLC) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore High Court |
| Bench Members | Ayesha A. Malik and Jawad Hassan, JJ |
| Parties | D.S. PAKISTAN RAILWAYS Versus Mst. S. YASMEEN and others |
| Primary Law | (b) Workmen's Compensation Act (VIII of 1923), (a) Industrial dispute |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2017 PLP 73 (PLC)?
This judgment primarily cites: (b) Workmen's Compensation Act (VIII of 1923), (a) Industrial dispute as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 2017 PLP 73 (PLC)?
The case was heard and decided by the Lahore High Court bench comprising: Ayesha A. Malik and Jawad Hassan, JJ.
Q3: What is the official citation format for this judgment on Pakistan Law Portal?
Cite this legal precedent as: 2017 PLP 73 (PLC) (D.S. PAKISTAN RAILWAYS Versus Mst. S. YASMEEN and others). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.
Laws Cited
Representation
- Muhammad Saeed Tahir Sulehri for Appellant.
Headnotes / Summary
Wife of deceased employee filed constitutional petition for grant of pensionary benefits which was accepted holding that disciplinary proceedings could be initiated against an employee for his non-performance or ill-performance of duties who was alive and in the service of organization/department
Employee-husband of petitioner died prior to initiation of disciplinary proceedings
Disciplinary proceedings had abated and no order could have been passed against the deceased employee
No illegality had been pointed out in the impugned judgment passed by the Single Judge of High Court
Intra court appeal was dismissed in circumstances.
Scope
Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 had been promulgated to compensate an employee who had been injured during the course of his employment.