Emperor Vs. Abdus Samad Khan

Emperor vs Abdus Samad Khan

Type Court Judgment Court Allahabad Decided May 09, 1923

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Citation: sooperkanoon.com/459010
Court: Allahabad
Judge: Daniels, J.
Decided On: May 09, 1923
Subject: Contract

Case Summary

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Act No. XIII of 1859 (Workman's Breach of Contract Act), Section 2B - Frivolous or vexatious complaint--Compensation--Notice to show cause a condition precedent to the making of an order for compensation. -

Key legal issue: Contract

Parties & Advocates

Appellant / Petitioner

Emperor

Respondent

Abdus Samad Khan

Legal References

Reported In: (1923)ILR45All616

Excerpt

act no. xiii of 1859 (workman's breach of contract act), section 2b - frivolous or vexatious complaint--compensation--notice to show cause a condition precedent to the making of an order for compensation. - daniels, j.1. this is a reference by the learned sessions judge of benares in a case under the workman's breach of contract act, 1859, as amended by act xii of 1920. it is admitted that the magistrate omitted, before ordering the complainant to pay compensation under section 2b of the act, to call on him to show cause. i accordingly set aside the order of compensation passed and direct the magistrate to do now what he should have done in the first instance, namely to call upon the complainant to show cause why he should not be ordered to pay compensation. the magistrate will then pass final orders after considering any cause that may have been shown. the amount of compensation, if already deposited, will remain in deposit pending the decision of the case.

Full Judgment

Daniels, J.

1. This is a reference by the learned Sessions Judge of Benares in a case under the Workman's Breach of Contract Act, 1859, as amended by Act XII of 1920. It is admitted that the Magistrate omitted, before ordering the complainant to pay compensation under Section 2B of the Act, to call on him to show cause. I accordingly set aside the order of compensation passed and direct the Magistrate to do now what he should have done in the first instance, namely to call upon the complainant to show cause why he should not be ordered to pay compensation. The Magistrate will then pass final orders after considering any cause that may have been shown. The amount of compensation, if already deposited, will remain in deposit pending the decision of the case.

Same Parties Emperor vs Abdus Samad Khan Same Subject Contract Same Judge Daniels, J.

Contract