| Case ID |
034be1c8-2c97-4a41-a220-783df3869167 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petitions for Leave to Appeal No. 970-/92 to |
| Decision Date |
Jan 12, 1994 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
Leave to appeal is granted under Article 212(3) of the Constitution to examine whether the Tribunal was not in error in expunging the remarks recorded in the various confidential reports without adverting to the question of limitation and the material in the form of the comments of the Reporting Officer and the appellate order which had been placed on record along with the contents of the department. The record of the appeals before the Service Tribunal be called and made available at the hearing. These appeals should be heard along with appeal arising out of C. P. L. A. 927-L of 1992, wherein Leave was granted on 11-1-1994. |
| Summary |
This case involves significant legal questions surrounding the expunging of remarks from confidential reports by the Service Tribunal. The Supreme Court of Pakistan granted leave to appeal under Article 212(3) of the Constitution to investigate whether the Tribunal acted in error. The decision emphasizes the importance of considering limitation periods and the comments of reporting officers in administrative decisions. This ruling is crucial for legal practitioners and advocates dealing with administrative and employment law, as it sets a precedent for future cases concerning the rights of public service employees and the procedural fairness expected from Tribunals. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SHAFIUR RAHMAN,
SALEEM AKHTAR,
MANZOOR HUSSAIN SIAL
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD AFZAL ABBAS
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| Respondents |
others,
DEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE, BAHAWALNAGAR
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| Citations |
1994 SLD 1047,
1994 SCMR 245
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
212(3)
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