Masih v. Time Computers & Anor [2001] UKEAT 1233_00_1607 (16 July 2001)
The Tribunal was entitled to focus on the core facts and was not required to resolve every factual dispute. The evidence supported the conclusion that the dismissal was based on suspicion of theft, not race. There was no misdirection in law or inadequacy in the Tribunal's reasoning.
- Citation
- [2001] UKEAT 1233_00_1607
- Parties
- Appellant: Jatinder Masih; Respondent: Time Computers Ltd; Respondent: Mr S Masters
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 16 July 2001
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing Ex Parte
- Outcome
- Appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Racial Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal, Employment Tribunal Procedure
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Parties
Jatinder Masih
Appellant
Time Computers Ltd
Respondent
Mr S Masters
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing Ex Parte
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the dismissal of the appellant was on the grounds of racial discrimination
- 2 Whether the Employment Tribunal misdirected itself in law regarding inferences from inadequate disciplinary procedure
- 3 Whether the Tribunal failed to resolve relevant factual disputes
Ratio Decidendi
The Tribunal was entitled to focus on the core facts and was not required to resolve every factual dispute. The evidence supported the conclusion that the dismissal was based on suspicion of theft, not race. There was no misdirection in law or inadequacy in the Tribunal's reasoning.
Court Disposition
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- No further hearing to be held
- Decision of Employment Tribunal stands
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