| Case ID |
145669a7-b163-48ab-b261-e788d09f217f |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition No.244-L of 2013 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 07, 2013 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court decided not to interfere with the administrative matters of the High Court regarding the appeal of the judicial officer dismissed from service. The petitioner expressed facing grave hardship due to the dismissal and requested the Court to facilitate an early hearing of his appeal. The Court directed the petitioner to file an application before the Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court for redressal of his grievance. The Court expressed confidence that the Chief Justice would consider the request for an early hearing of the Service Appeal. The petition was disposed of with this observation. |
| Summary |
In the case of Civil Petition No.244-L of 2013, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the appeal of a judicial officer dismissed from service under the Punjab Subordinate Judiciary Service Tribunal Act. The petitioner, Muhammad Inayat Gondal, represented himself and highlighted the urgent need for an early hearing of his appeal due to severe hardship caused by his dismissal. The Court, while generally reluctant to interfere with the administrative decisions of the High Court, encouraged the petitioner to seek relief from the Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court. The decision emphasized the importance of procedural fairness and the rights of judicial officers in the context of administrative justice. This case underscores the balance between judicial independence and administrative authority within the legal framework of Pakistan. The ruling also reflects the Court's cautious approach towards interventions in administrative matters, prioritizing local remedies available to the petitioner. Key terms include judicial officer, administrative matters, Service Tribunal, and early hearing. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ASIF SAEED KHAN KHOSA,
IJAZ AHMED CHAUDHRY
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| Lawyers |
M. Arif Raja,
Muhammad Akam
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD INAYAT GONDAL
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| Respondents |
others,
REGISTRAR LAHORE HIGH COURT, LAHORE
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| Citations |
2013 SLD 1620,
2013 SCMR 1107
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Subordinate Judiciary Service Tribunal Act,
Constitution of Pakistan
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| Sections |
5,
Art. 185(3)
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