Modgil v Indian Workers Association [1995] UKEAT 1000_94_0607 (6 July 1995)

Modgil v Indian Workers Association [1995] UKEAT 1000_94_0607 (6 July 1995)

The appellant failed to provide a good excuse for not complying with the strict time limits for appeal; unawareness of rules and travel abroad are not valid reasons. The Registrar's refusal to grant an extension was correct.

Citation
[1995] UKEAT 1000_94_0607
Parties
Appellant: Jai Krishnan Modgil; Respondent: Indian Workers Association
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
06 July 1995
Procedural Posture
Appeal Against Registrar's Order / Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Race Discrimination, Extension of Time, Procedural Rules
Employment Law Discrimination Law Race Discrimination Extension of Time Procedural Rules

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Parties

Jai Krishnan Modgil

Appellant

Indian Workers Association

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal Against Registrar's Order / Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether extension of time for appeal should be granted
  2. 2 whether tribunal erred in refusing review
  3. 3 whether costs order was appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed to provide a good excuse for not complying with the strict time limits for appeal; unawareness of rules and travel abroad are not valid reasons. The Registrar's refusal to grant an extension was correct.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • extension of time for appeal refused