| Case ID |
045257a4-23a8-4f92-8b02-c9d413c27e07 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 5785 of 2010 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court dismissed the constitutional petition of the petitioners who sought to have their admission forms for the 9th class final examination accepted and roll number slips issued. The court found that the petitioners did not submit their admission forms and prescribed fees within the time limits set by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education. The court ruled that the Board had the prerogative to establish deadlines for form submission and fees, and that the High Court could not interfere with policy decisions of educational institutions. The petitioners' claim of being unable to submit forms due to a strike was not sufficient to warrant an exception to the established deadlines. The application was dismissed in limine, reinforcing the principle that adherence to procedural requirements is paramount in educational admissions. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around a constitutional petition filed by Muhammad Inzamam and others against the Chairman of the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Lahore. The petitioners sought permission to submit their admission forms for the 9th class examination after the deadline had passed, citing a strike by subordinate staff as the reason for their delay. The Lahore High Court, presided over by Justice Ahmad Farooq, ruled that the Board had the authority to set submission deadlines and fees, and that the petitioners had failed to meet these requirements. The court emphasized the importance of policy adherence in educational institutions and dismissed the petition in limine, stating that allowing late submissions could lead to administrative issues and potential personation. This case highlights the balance between student rights and institutional policies within the educational framework of Pakistan. It serves as a precedent for future cases regarding admission and examination submission protocols. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SH. AHMAD FAROOQ
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| Lawyers |
Rana Mazhar Iqbal,
Sh. Shahid Waheed
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| Petitioners |
6 others,
MUHAMMAD INZMAM
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| Respondents |
3 OTHERS,
CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF INTERMEDIATE AND SECONDARY EDUCATION, Lahore
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| Citations |
2010 SLD 1697,
2010 YLR 1525
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| Other Citations |
Shahid Sarwar v. Chairman, Admission Board/Principal, King Edward Medical College, Lahore 2005 YLR 344
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
199
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