| Case ID |
0797c5d6-80b7-4e8d-8eaf-e9776a0853fe |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 8024 of 2021 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 29, 2021 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 29, 2021 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court allowed the constitutional petitions of the doctors seeking adjustment to recognized postgraduate training programs. The court directed the Provincial Healthcare Department to place the petitioners only in programs recognized by the Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC). It emphasized that the petitioners should not be placed in unrecognized institutions that pose risks to their training and future prospects. The court mandated immediate transfer to recognized programs and ensured that the PMC would facilitate their placement accordingly. The decision highlighted the importance of adhering to recognized standards in medical education and training. |
| Summary |
In the case of Writ Petition No. 8024 of 2021, the Lahore High Court addressed the issue of postgraduate training for doctors who were placed in a medical institution not recognized by the Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC). The petitioners, led by Dr. M. Asif and 35 others, argued that their training at DHQ Teaching Hospital, Sargodha, was invalid as it was not accredited by the PMC, risking their future medical careers. The court found that the placement in an unrecognized program was presumptive and harmful, directing the Provincial Healthcare Department to ensure that all trainees are placed in accredited programs only. This judgment underscores the necessity for compliance with recognized medical training standards, ensuring that doctors receive proper education that is officially sanctioned. The ruling is significant in maintaining the integrity of medical training in Pakistan, emphasizing the need for accountability from educational institutions and government departments involved in medical education. The court's decision serves as a precedent for future cases involving medical training and accreditation, reinforcing the importance of adhering to established guidelines to protect the interests of medical professionals and the public they serve. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MRS. AYESHA A. MALIK
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| Lawyers |
Shaigan Ijaz Chadhar for Petitioners,
Akhtar Javed, Additional Advocate General, Punjab for Respondent No.1,
Mian Shahid Nazeer for Respondents Nos.2 to 5 along with Muhammad Yar, Assistant, Sargodha Medical College, Sargodha,
Barrister Chaudhary Muhammad Umar and Rana Muhammad Ansar for Respondent No.6
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| Petitioners |
35 OTHERS,
DR. M. ASIF
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| Respondents |
5 OTHERS,
GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB THROUGH SECRETARY SPECIALIZED HEALTHCARE AND MEDICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, LAHORE
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| Citations |
2021 SLD 2351,
2021 PLD 601
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
199
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