| Case ID |
0a294b1a-bd1c-486c-8eab-93f3157a1355 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
W.P. No. 57381 of 2017 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 16, 2017 |
| Hearing Date |
Aug 16, 2017 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court dismissed the constitutional petition filed by the petitioners against the circular regarding employment restrictions for candidates with criminal cases. The court held that candidates who conceal facts regarding their criminal history, even if acquitted, are not entitled to employment in a disciplinary force. The court emphasized that the nature of departmental proceedings is distinct from criminal proceedings and that misstatement during the application process undermines the credibility of the candidates. The decision reinforces the principle that candidates must come to court with clean hands. The petitioners' claims were rejected based on the policy decision that candidates involved in criminal cases should not be appointed. |
| Summary |
In the case of W.P. No. 57381 of 2017, the Lahore High Court addressed the issue of employment eligibility for candidates with criminal backgrounds. The petitioners challenged a circular that barred individuals involved in criminal cases from being appointed in the police force. The court found that even acquittal in criminal cases does not guarantee employment if there is a concealment of facts. This ruling highlights the importance of integrity and transparency in the hiring process for law enforcement positions. The judgment is significant for legal practitioners and candidates seeking employment in governmental roles, particularly in law enforcement, as it clarifies the standards expected in the application process. The decision reinforces the need for candidates to disclose any criminal history and establishes that the credibility of an applicant is paramount in the hiring process. This case serves as a precedent for future employment decisions within disciplinary forces in Pakistan. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUDASSIR KHALID ABBASI
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| Lawyers |
Syed Karamat Ali Naqvi,
Mr. Muhammad Hammad Khan Rai
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| Petitioners |
ALI HAMZA
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| Respondents |
GOVT. OF PUNJAB, ETC.
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| Citations |
2018 SLD 22,
2018 PLJ 35
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| Other Citations |
1993 SCMR 2177,
2011 SCMR 534,
2007 SCMR 1318,
PLD 2012 Lahore 52,
PLD 2009 SC 28
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
199
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