1996 PLP 530 (PLC(CS))
Messrs SHAHBAZ GARMENTS (PVT.) LTD., KARACHI Versus Miss REHANA and 3 others
| Citation | 1996 PLP 530 (PLC(CS)) |
| Forum / Court | Labour Appellate Tribunal Sindh |
| Bench Members | Mushtak Ali Kazi, Appellate Tribunal |
| Parties | Messrs SHAHBAZ GARMENTS (PVT.) LTD., KARACHI Versus Miss REHANA and 3 others |
| Primary Law | Industrial Relations Ordinance (XXIII of 1969) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1996 PLP 530 (PLC(CS))?
This judgment primarily cites: Industrial Relations Ordinance (XXIII of 1969) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1996 PLP 530 (PLC(CS))?
The case was heard and decided by the Labour Appellate Tribunal Sindh bench comprising: Mushtak Ali Kazi, Appellate Tribunal.
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Cite this legal precedent as: 1996 PLP 530 (PLC(CS)) (Messrs SHAHBAZ GARMENTS (PVT.) LTD., KARACHI Versus Miss REHANA and 3 others). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.
Laws Cited
Representation
- Shafiq Qureshi for Respondents.
- Date of hearing: 28th January, 1996.
Headnotes / Summary
S. 25-A
Lady workers were charge-sheeted and dismissed from service on ground that they lost temper and quarrelled with each other on petty things
If such quarrels were to be brought to Courts for settlement, Courts would have no time for any other serious work
Employees present in Court had promised that they would never lose temper nor would quarrel in factory and that they would not find fault with the Management
Employees, thus were rightly re-instated in service. Muhammad Humayun for the Management.
Judgment & Decree
Muhammad Humayun for the Management. Shafiq Qureshi for Respondents. Date of hearing: 28th January, 1996. These are two connected appeals arising from the order of the 1st Sindh Labour Court, Karachi whereby the grievance petition of the three respondents were allowed and they were re‑instated in service with full back benefits.
2. The facts in brief are that .the respondents were employees of Shahbaz Garments and they worked together in the Garment Factory. It is said that on 22‑6‑1989. Gulzarina stole Aisha's lunch box containing Dahi Baras and consumed them alongwith other girls. There was petty quarrel over Dahi Baras and the respondents were, therefore, gate‑stopped. When the matter was reported to the Manager the respondents were charge‑sheeted and dismissed from service. They filed their grievance petition before Mrs. Nasim Abbasi, Presiding Officer, 1st Sindh Labour Court, Karachi. She found that there was no act of misconduct on the part of anybody and ex parte enquiry proceedings were illegal and so also the order of dismissal. She accordingly directed re‑instatement of the respondents in service with full back benefits. Against this order the factory management have filed these appeals.
3. Mr. Muhammad. Humayun on behalf of the appellant factory has pointed out that although incident was not very serious, the Courts have no jurisdiction to reduce the punishment awarded by the factory management but law does not take notice of petty matters,. It is natural that where ladies meet there is sometime bound to be disagreement and hot words are exchanged, leading to a petty quarrel but such quarrels subside and the ladies become friendly with each other and forget all about it. If these quarrels were to be brought to Courts for settlement, the Courts will have no time for any other serious work. Two of the ladies are present in Court and they have promised that they will never loose temper nor quarrel in the factory nor would they find fault with the management. .
4. I accordingly see no reason for interference with the decision of Mrs. Yasmin Abbasi: The order of re‑instatement and payment of back benefits is maintained and these appeals are dismissed. H.B.T./40/Lb.S Appeals dismissed.