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Industrial Relations Ordinance (XXIII of 1969)-- ----S. 38(5)---Contempt of Courts Act (XII of 1926), S.3---Contempt of Court---Workman who had been removed from service about 10/11 years back, had entered into litigation with his employer against his removal. in various forums---Workman in his application addressed to Prime Minister and to another political leader had simply complained about delay in disposal of his case because of Presiding Officer of Labour Court being on leave---Intention of workman was not to hold judicial process or judicial Tribunals in contempt, but he had expressed his disappointment and frustration due to long delay in getting relief---In case workman had made some objectionable remarks against management of employer, such remarks, if any, would not call for any action under Contempt of Courts Act, 1926, but could give cause of action to management to seek relief in competent forum---Notice issued to workman with regard to application for contempt of Court on behalf of employer, was discharged in circumstances. Appellant in person. Izzat Puri for Respondents. Date of hearing: 3rd September, 1991. DECISION This is an application moved by the applicant K.E.S.C. for proceeding against the respondent under section 38(5) of I.R.O., 1969 read with section 3 of Contempt of Court Act for allegedly committing contempt of Labour Court at Karachi. The main ground for moving this application is a computerised application addressed to the Prime Minister of Pakistan and a copy of which was sent to Mr. Altaf Hussain. The respondent admittedly moved this…

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