Masih v. Time Computers & Anor [2001] UKEAT 1233_00_1607 (16 July 2001)

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

  1. 1 Whether the dismissal of the appellant was on the grounds of racial discrimination
  2. 2 Whether the Employment Tribunal misdirected itself in law regarding inferences from inadequate disciplinary procedure
  3. 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