| Case ID |
07b7f71f-6ebd-4f58-97b4-1445cf94936a |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition No. 1148 L of 2000 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 04, 2003 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 04, 2003 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition for leave to appeal against the judgment of the Punjab Service Tribunal, which upheld the dismissal of a civil servant from the police force for absence from duty. The court found that the concurrent findings of fact from the lower forums were sufficient and that the petitioner had been duly heard during the appeals process. The allegations of prejudice were dismissed as the charge was factually correct, and the Supreme Court declined to interfere with the quantum of punishment decided by the departmental authorities. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the dismissal of a civil servant from the Punjab Police for absence from duty during a surprise raid. The petitioner contended that the disciplinary actions taken against him were unjust and prejudiced. However, after thorough examination, the Supreme Court upheld the findings of the Punjab Service Tribunal, emphasizing that the petitioner was indeed absent and that the disciplinary process adhered to the relevant rules and regulations. The court's refusal to grant leave to appeal reinforces the importance of maintaining discipline within law enforcement agencies. Keywords: Punjab Police, dismissal, service tribunal, legal precedent. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
JAVED IQBAL,
FAQIR MUHAMMAD KHOKHAR
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| Lawyers |
Riyasat Ali Chaudhry, Advocate Supreme Court,
M.A. Qureshi, Advocate on Record
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| Petitioners |
ZAHID MAHMOOD
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| Respondents |
SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, GUJRAT
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| Citations |
2005 SLD 1294,
2005 SCMR 1086
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| Other Citations |
2003 SCMR 207
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Police (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1975,
Punjab Service Tribunals Act (IX of 1974),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
6,
4,
212(3)
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