An appeal lying against the dismissal of a writ petition challenging an industrial dispute award. The appeal was dismissed in limine due to excessive delay, lack of appearance by the appellant, and the retirement of the workman, without examining the merits.
The appeal was dismissed in limine without examining the merits of the case.
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L.P.A. No.1233 of 2011
In the High Court for the States of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh
L.P.A. No.1233 of 2011
Date of decision: 1.11.2011
Satnam Singh
..Appellant
Versus
State of Punjab and others
..Respondents
Coram: Hon’ble the Acting Chief Justice Hon'ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Narain Raina
Present: Mr. Amarjit Singh, Advocates for the appellant.
Rajiv Narain Raina,J
L.P.A. No.1233 of 2011
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the workman to prove his case and there was no evidence led by him in support of his claim against the punishment order, the Industrial Tribunal held that no relief could be granted to him. The reference was answered accordingly by award dated 14.10.2004.
the record.
7. We find no reason to interfere in appeal. The appeal is accordingly dismissed in limine.
(M.M.KUMAR) (RAJIV NARAIN RAINA) ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE JUDGE November 1,2011 nk
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the Special Leave Petition should be allowed despite a delay of several years in approaching the court after an industrial dispute award.
Whether the court should interfere with the impugned award passed a long time ago given the appellant's retirement and length of delay.
Whether the dismissal of the writ petition on grounds of delay and laches by the Single Judge was correct and sustainable.
Satnam Singh
State of Punjab
Rajiv Narain Raina
As recorded by the court registry
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