| Case ID |
0b319170-6149-4315-9792-af6bdd436d28 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Service Appeal No.33 of 2002 |
| Decision Date |
May 21, 2005 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 16, 2005 |
| Decision |
The appeal was dismissed as the appellant could not provide valid reasons to expunge the adverse remarks recorded in his Annual Confidential Report (A.C.R.). The tribunal found that the reporting officer had provided strong and valid reasons for the remarks, which were supported by specific instances of the appellant's conduct. The delays in communication of the remarks were deemed immaterial. The appellant, who served as a Public Service Inspector and Assistant Public Attorney, had a discourteous attitude towards advocates and litigants, failed to dispose of cases on merits, and was involved in misconduct regarding the use of case property. Despite being given opportunities to improve and to respond to the remarks, the appellant's explanations were found insufficient. The tribunal upheld the validity of the adverse remarks and dismissed the appeal. |
| Summary |
In the case of Service Appeal No.33 of 2002, the Subordinate Judiciary Service Tribunal addressed the adverse remarks recorded against Mehmoood Ahmed in his Annual Confidential Report (A.C.R.) for the period of 1996. The tribunal examined the claims of discourteous behavior towards advocates and litigants, failure to dispose of cases, and misuse of official property. The reporting officer's detailed observations, including the lack of improvement despite counseling, were pivotal in the tribunal's decision. The appellant's delay argument was rejected, affirming the established legal position regarding the communication of remarks. The decision emphasized the importance of judicial conduct and accountability, making it a significant case in the realm of administrative law within the Sindh judiciary. This decision sets a precedent for future cases regarding the integrity and conduct of judicial officers, reinforcing the necessity for professionalism in the legal field. |
| Court |
Subordinate Judiciary Service Tribunal, Sindh
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD MOOSA,
K. LEGHARI,
REHMAT HUSSAIN JAFFERI
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| Lawyers |
Abrar Bukhari,
Ahmed Pirzada
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| Petitioners |
MEHMOOD AHMED
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| Respondents |
HIGH COURT OF SINDH through Registrar
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| Citations |
2006 SLD 1621 = 2006 PLC 226
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| Other Citations |
2004 PLC (C.S.) 236,
Government of Punjab and another v. Ehsanul Haq Sethi PLD 1986 SC 684,
Syed Tahir Hussain Sherazi v. The Governor of the Punjab 1990 SCMR 1510,
Lahore High Court Lahore through Registrar v. K.M. Sohel 2001 PLC (C.S.) 1253
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| Laws Involved |
Sindh Service Tribunal Act
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| Sections |
3-B
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