| Case ID |
0be662d3-9992-45f1-b706-4e7ba62d69bd |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Appeal No. 180 of 1981 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 06, 1981 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeal was dismissed with costs. The Supreme Court found that there was no evidence of bias against the appellant, Raja Muhammad Ashraf, in the proceedings leading to his dismissal from service. The Court noted that the appellant did not sufficiently establish claims of bias by the inquiry officer or the punishing authority. Furthermore, the Court highlighted that the technicalities raised regarding opportunities for defense were not actionable since the appellant failed to insist on the examination of his witnesses during the inquiry. The Court upheld that the inquiry officer complied with the necessary procedural requirements, and the dismissal was justified based on the evidence presented. Consequently, the High Court's decision to refuse to set aside the dismissal order was upheld. |
| Summary |
In the case of Raja Muhammad Ashraf vs. Director, Military Lands and Others, the Supreme Court of Pakistan heard an appeal challenging the dismissal of the appellant from service. The primary issues revolved around allegations of bias against the inquiry officer and the punishing authority, as well as claims that the appellant was denied a fair opportunity to defend himself. The Court meticulously examined the facts surrounding the appellant's conduct, including his repeated absences from duty following a transfer that he opposed. The Court found that the inquiry was conducted fairly, with the appellant having opportunities to present his case, even if he did not formally call his witnesses. The judgment emphasized the importance of procedural fairness while also noting that technical failures in the defense process could not undermine the findings of misconduct against the appellant. The appeal was ultimately dismissed, reinforcing the principles of administrative justice within civil service regulations. This case highlights the balance between procedural rights and the need for efficient public administration. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Muhammad Haleem, Actg. C.J.,
Muhammad Afzal Zullah,
Shah Nawaz Khan
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| Lawyers |
Raja Abdul Razzague,
Bashir Ahmad Ansari,
Ch. Akhtar Ali
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| Petitioners |
Raja Muhammad Ashraf
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| Respondents |
Director, Military Lands and Others
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| Citations |
1982 SLD 717,
1982 PLD 213
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
Art. 185 (3),
Pakistan Cantonment Servants Rules, 1954
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