| Case ID |
005888ba-0683-405f-a152-8b51c047fd18 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition No. 2875-L of 2019 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled that Muhammad Irfan, a Junior Clerk in the District Police Office, was guilty of an offense under the Pakistan Arms Ordinance after confessing to the charges. The court held that under Rule 16.2 of the Police Rules, 1934, he could not be retained in service following his conviction and was to be dismissed. The petition challenging the Punjab Service Tribunal's erroneous conclusion of acquittal was converted into an appeal and allowed, confirming the dismissal from service as required by the law. |
| Summary |
In the case of Muhammad Irfan, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed significant issues regarding police conduct and the implications of a criminal conviction on employment within the police force. The court emphasized the necessity of adhering to the Police Rules, 1934, particularly Rule 16.2, which mandates dismissal for employees convicted of criminal offenses. The case highlights the intersection of criminal law and administrative law, illustrating the strict standards applied to police personnel in maintaining the integrity of the law enforcement agency. This ruling serves as a critical precedent for future cases involving police misconduct and the enforceability of disciplinary measures against civil servants. Keywords such as 'Police Rules', 'Pakistan Arms Ordinance', 'Judicial Magistrate', and 'Supreme Court of Pakistan' are essential in understanding the legal landscape surrounding this case. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Ijaz-ul-Ahsan,
Sajjid Ali Shah,
Gulzar Ahmed
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| Lawyers |
Mushtaq A. Mohal, Additional A.G., Punjab,
Malik Matiullah, Advocate Supreme Court
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| Petitioners |
Zaka Ullah,
DIG of Police, Punjab
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| Respondents |
Muhammad Irfan
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| Citations |
2020 SLD 935,
2020 SCMR 828
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Police Rules, 1934,
Pakistan Arms Ordinance, 1965
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| Sections |
16.2,
13,
20
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