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Case Details
Case ID 13695a6a-0bbf-4228-8777-1252d7d9b458
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Case Number Civil Appeal No. (?) in Civil Petition No. 8-P of
Decision Date May 07, 1980
Hearing Date Apr 05, 1980
Decision The Supreme Court of Pakistan accepted the agreement between the counsel of both parties to set aside the impugned order and remitted the matter back to the Syndicate for a fresh decision. This decision was made in light of the circumstances of the case and was not against any law. The Court emphasized the importance of providing an opportunity for hearing to the contesting parties, thus ensuring fair justice and adherence to legal principles.
Summary This case revolves around a dispute concerning the appointment of Associate Professors at the University of Peshawar. The Peshawar High Court's order from November 20, 1978, was challenged in the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court ultimately ruled that the agreement made by the counsel for both parties to set aside the impugned order was valid, thereby allowing the matter to be reconsidered by the original authority. The case highlights the significance of due process in administrative decisions, particularly in educational institutions. Keywords relevant to this case include Supreme Court, legal proceedings, educational law, justice, and administrative authority.
Court Supreme Court of Pakistan
Entities Involved Not available
Judges MUHAMMAD IHALEEM, MUHAMMAD AFZAL ZULLAH
Lawyers Qazi Muhammad Jamil, Advocate Supreme Court, M. Qasim Imam, Advocate-on-Record, M. Bilal, Advocate Supreme Court, Yaqub Hussain Zaidi, Advocate-on-Record
Petitioners DR. IHSAN ILLAHI
Respondents DR. ISLAM MAHMOOD
Citations 1981 SLD 437 = 1981 SCMR 787
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
Sections Art. 185(3)