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. This application was admittedly moved by the respondent.
2. I have gone through this application minutely and find that the applicant has complained about delay in the disposal of his case, because of the Presiding Officer of Labour Court proceeding on leave. He has also made certain general remarks about the delay and also commented upon the attitude. Of Government in granting leave to the Presiding Officer without making any alternate arrangement. It appears that the respondent had been removed from service about 10/11 years back and he had entered into litigation as against his removal in various forums. On the reading and going through the application and his reply statement, there does not appear to be any intention to hold the judicial process or judicial Tribunals in contempt but it expresses his disappointment and frustration due to long delay in getting relief.
3. In the application it is further alleged that he had made some objectionable remarks against the management of K.E.S.C. Such remarks if any do not call for any action under Contempt of Court Act but may give cause of action if any to the management to seek relief in competent forum.
4. Considering all the relevant documents and papers, in my view, there is no necessity for proceeding further under Contempt of Court Act. The notice to the respondent is discharged.
Notice dischargd.