Jewel Arts Limited Vs Assistant Commissioner of Labour – CA PHC 211/2018-2025

In the case between Jewel Arts Limited and the Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Termination), Labour Department, along with the Attorney-General and other parties, the court addressed the validity of proceedings initiated in the Magistrate’s Court under the Termination of Employment Workmen (Special Provision) Act. It was held that the prosecution and orders were flawed due to non-compliance with statutory requirements for commencing such actions, particularly the absence of proper certificates and procedural steps under Sections 6 and 7. The High Court’s earlier order, which reduced but sustained a significant liability for Jewel Arts Limited, was partially set aside. The principle reaffirmed is that statutory procedures must be strictly followed prior to imposing liability, with particu