Legal Case Summary

Case Details
Case ID 0f5df0d9-0a4c-4054-a2d8-91b2070566ab
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Case Number Civil Revision No. 64 of 2009
Decision Date Apr 10, 2009
Hearing Date
Decision The case revolves around Ayub Gul's petition to correct his date of birth on official documents. The court found that the plaintiff had been using the incorrect date of birth for an extended period during his service and did not raise any objections until he reached the age of superannuation. The court ruled that he was legally estopped from challenging the recorded date of birth, particularly as the matter fell under the jurisdiction of the Services Tribunal as per Article 212 of the Constitution. The court dismissed the revision petition, affirming the lower court's decisions.
Summary This case highlights the complexities surrounding the correction of personal details in official records, specifically in the context of employment and age of superannuation. Ayub Gul sought to amend his date of birth after decades of using an incorrect entry that led to his retirement. The court's decision emphasizes the importance of timely objections to recorded information, as well as the jurisdictional boundaries set by constitutional provisions regarding service matters. The ruling serves as a precedent for similar cases, indicating that individuals may be bound by records they have not contested for a significant amount of time, particularly when those records have legal implications on employment status and retirement age. This case is significant for civil servants and others in similar positions, underlining the necessity to ensure accuracy in personal records from the onset of one's career. Understanding the legal bindings and limitations imposed by administrative law is crucial for individuals navigating employment-related disputes.
Court Peshawar High Court
Entities Involved Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Peshawar
Judges MUHAMMAD ALAM KHAN, J
Lawyers
Petitioners Ayub Gul
Respondents , CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF INTERMEDIATE AND SECONDARY EDUCATION, PESHAWAR
Citations 2010 SLD 3183, 2010 PLC 943
Other Citations 2008 SCMR 255, 2008 PLC (C.S.) 376, 1986 SCMR 1950, 1991 MLD 824
Laws Involved Specific Relief Act, 1877
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