| Case ID |
00908f64-7036-413b-a380-1c7843fe6e96 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Appeal No. 721 of 1988 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 15, 1991 |
| Hearing Date |
Sep 15, 1991 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court dismissed the appeal filed by Muhammad Aslam against the orders of the District Education Officer (Male), Sargodha, and the Director of Education (S), Sargodha. The court upheld the findings of gross misconduct and moral turpitude against the appellant for taking illegal gratification of Rs. 20 while serving as a PTC Teacher. The court found no irregularity in the departmental proceedings that led to the appellant's dismissal. The appeal was dismissed with no order as to costs. |
| Summary |
In the case of Muhammad Aslam vs. District Education Officer, the Lahore High Court dealt with an appeal concerning the dismissal of a teacher for misconduct related to bribery. The appellant, Muhammad Aslam, was found guilty of accepting a bribe of Rs. 20 while processing a pay bill, leading to his conviction under section 161 PPC. The court examined the legality of the dismissal and the processes followed by the District Education Officer. The ruling emphasized the seriousness of corruption in public service and the importance of upholding integrity in governmental roles. The case highlights key issues such as illegal gratification, departmental proceedings, and the authority of educational institutions to enforce disciplinary actions against employees. The court's decision reinforces the legal framework established by the Punjab Service Tribunals Act and underscores the consequences of corrupt practices in the education sector. Keywords: Money, Guilty, Jurisdiction, Show Cause Notice, Illegal Gratification, Dismissal, Departmental Appeal, Government, Integrity, Corruption. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD MAHMUD ASLAM PIRZADA,
MALIK ABDUL AZIZ
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| Lawyers |
Learned Counsel for the Appellant,
Learned District Attorney
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Aslam
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| Respondents |
District Education Officer (Male), Sargodha,
Director of Education (S), Sargodha
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| Citations |
1992 SLD 1914,
1992 KLR 129
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Service Tribunals Act, (IX of 1974)
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| Sections |
4
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