This judgement defines the work honorarium in the eyes of law. A wonderful judgment worth studying... Citation Name : 2007 PLD 16 SUPREME-COURT Side Appellant : Mirza MUHAMMAD TUFAIL Side Opponent : DISTRICT RETURNING OFFICER, ---Honorarium---Meaning---Word honorarium, in common understanding means a voluntary reward for that for which no remuneration could be collected by law , hence a voluntary payment for a service rendered, an expression of gratitude for which an action cannot be maintained, a voluntary donation, in consideration of services which admit of no compensation in money---While honorarium has been said to denote a compensation, it may be construed as a gift.
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