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Case ID 1405c69f-a3f8-432f-b849-87fb9a2709fb
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Case Number Civil Petition for Special Leave to Appeal No.126-
Decision Date Jan 09, 1990
Hearing Date
Decision The Supreme Court dismissed the petition for leave to appeal filed by the petitioners, confirming the decision of the N.-W.F.P. Service Tribunal which had accepted the appeal of Muhammad Iqbal Khan and expunged adverse remarks from his Annual Confidential Report (ACR) for the year 1986. The Court found no exceptional circumstances in the Tribunal's findings and held that there was no question of public importance involved in the petition, resulting in its dismissal.
Summary This case revolves around a petition for special leave to appeal against a decision by the N.-W.F.P. Service Tribunal. The petitioner, Muhammad Iqbal Khan, a government officer, contested adverse remarks in his ACR, which were expunged by the Tribunal. The Supreme Court upheld the Tribunal's decision, emphasizing the lack of public importance in the case. The dismissal highlights the judicial process regarding administrative decisions and the grounds for appeal in service matters. This case is significant for understanding the scope of judicial review in administrative law, particularly in the context of service tribunals and their jurisdiction. Key aspects include the interpretation of Article 212(3) of the Constitution of Pakistan and the limitations on appeals in administrative matters.
Court Supreme Court of Pakistan
Entities Involved Peshawar, N.-W.F.P. Service Tribunal
Judges S.USMAN ALI SHAH
Lawyers Mian M.Ajmal, Additional Advocate-General, Haji M.A.Qayyum Mazhar, Advocate-on-Record for Petitioners, Imtiaz M.Khan, Advocate-on-Record for Respondents
Petitioners others, NASIM HASAN SHAH, S.USMAN ALI SHAH, Peshawar High Court
Respondents another, MUHAMMAD IQBAL KHAN
Citations 1990 SLD 1144, 1990 SCMR 1516
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Constitution of Pakistan
Sections 212(3)