| Case ID |
036513be-4375-42d1-b733-48fd6451ae4c |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
W.P. No. 205-M of 2021 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 01, 2022 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The court dismissed the petition filed under Article 199 of the Constitution of Pakistan, stating that the petitioners could not claim degrees and transcripts due to their failure to complete their studies within the stipulated time. The petitioners had been given additional time to complete their course, yet they failed to do so. The court emphasized that ignorance of the law is no excuse and that the university acted within its rights according to its regulations. The petitioners were unable to demonstrate any violation of their rights, and thus the petition was dismissed in limine. |
| Summary |
In the case of W.P. No. 205-M of 2021, the Peshawar High Court addressed the petitioners' claim for the issuance of degrees and transcripts from the University of Swat. The petitioners, who were students of BS Mathematics, contended that they had completed their studies but were denied their degrees due to failing a paper in Fluid Mechanics attributed to short attendance. The court found that the petitioners were not entitled to the degrees as they had not completed their studies within the required time frame, including an additional two years granted by the university. The ruling reinforced the principle that students must adhere to academic regulations and deadlines set by educational institutions. Ignorance of the law and procedural requirements was deemed insufficient grounds for granting relief. This decision underscores the importance of compliance with academic regulations and the finality of university decisions in matters of student eligibility for graduation. The case highlights critical aspects of educational law and the rights of institutions to enforce their policies without exception. |
| Court |
Peshawar High Court, Mingora Bench
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| Entities Involved |
University of Swat,
Government Jehanzeb Post Graduate College
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD NAEEM ANWAR,
MUHAMMAD IJAZ KHAN
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Muhammad Yar Malezai,
Mr. Razauddin Khan,
Barrister Asad-ur-Rehman
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| Petitioners |
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SALMAN KHAN,
Atta Ullah
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| Respondents |
UNIVERSITY OF SWAT through Vice Chancellor, Kanju Town, District Swat,
Razauddin Khan,
Barrister Asad-ur-Rehman
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| Citations |
2022 SLD 1676,
2022 PLJ 183
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| Other Citations |
2017 YLR 353,
PLD 2019 SC 509,
2021 PLC (CS) 1168,
2020 SCMR 2129
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
199s
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