| Case ID |
1405c69f-a3f8-432f-b849-87fb9a2709fb |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition for Special Leave to Appeal No.126- |
| Decision Date |
Jan 09, 1990 |
| Hearing Date |
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| 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
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| Entities Involved |
Peshawar,
N.-W.F.P. Service Tribunal
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| Judges |
S.USMAN ALI SHAH
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| 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
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| Petitioners |
others,
NASIM HASAN SHAH,
S.USMAN ALI SHAH,
Peshawar High Court
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| Respondents |
another,
MUHAMMAD IQBAL KHAN
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| Citations |
1990 SLD 1144,
1990 SCMR 1516
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan
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| Sections |
212(3)
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