| Case ID |
0a4585e9-99a3-41dc-bfff-81655fb47ae5 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
I.C.A. No. 55556 of 2020 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 24, 2020 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
This appeal was filed in the public interest seeking direction to the Government/ respondents to take all possible steps to enable the Muslims, individually and collectively, to order their lives in accordance with the fundamental principles and basic concepts of Islam and to enforce the Punjab Compulsory Teaching of the Holy Quran Act, 2018. The Secretary School Education Department stated that the provisions of the Act would be enforced and implemented in all educational institutions from the next academic year. The Chairman of the Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board also assured that steps would be taken to ensure educational materials align with Islamic teachings. The parties expressed satisfaction with the recorded statements and jointly submitted that the appeal should be disposed of accordingly. An order was made for compliance reports to be submitted before the commencement of the next academic year. |
| Summary |
The Lahore High Court case I.C.A. No. 55556 of 2020 addressed the Punjab Compulsory Teaching of the Holy Quran Act, emphasizing its enforcement in educational institutions. The appeal aimed to ensure that Muslims can lead their lives according to Islamic principles. Statements from high-ranking officials confirmed the commitment to implement the law effectively, ensuring that educational materials respect Islamic teachings. The case highlights the intersection of law, education, and religion in Pakistan, reflecting the ongoing efforts to integrate religious education within the public schooling system. The court's decision underscores the importance of compliance and oversight in educational content, a topic that remains relevant in discussions about religious education in modern curricula. Keywords such as 'Islamic education', 'Punjab law', and 'public interest litigation' are critical for understanding the context and implications of this decision. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Secretary School Education Department,
Chairman PCTB,
Director (Manuscripts),
Deputy Director (Legal),
Law Officer,
Deputy Secretary (Legal), SED
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| Judges |
SHAHID WAHEED,
CH. MUHAMMAD IQBAL
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| Lawyers |
Malik Aneeq Ali Khatana,
Ahmad Awais,
Ch. Faza Ullah,
Muhammad Amir Sohail Saleemi
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| Petitioners |
ALTAMUSH SAEED
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| Respondents |
ANOTHER,
GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB
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| Citations |
2021 SLD 962,
2021 CLC 898
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Compulsory Teaching of the Holy Quran Act
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| Sections |
3
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