| Case ID |
14e4d345-3dab-4f0c-8cb7-2618ac191110 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition No.706 of 1985 |
| Decision Date |
May 23, 1989 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan found that the petitioner, Abdul Qayyum, who represented himself in the case, failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for the delay in filing his appeal to the Federal Service Tribunal. The Tribunal had dismissed his appeal on the grounds of limitation, and without addressing this limitation issue, the court could not proceed to the merits of the case. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to procedural timelines and dismissed the petition as a result of the petitioner's inability to overcome the limitation obstacle. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the dismissal of a petition due to delays in the appeal process. Abdul Qayyum, an ex-telephone operator, represented himself in the Supreme Court of Pakistan, challenging the decision of the Federal Service Tribunal which had dismissed his appeal on grounds of delay. The court highlighted the significance of timely submissions in legal proceedings, reinforcing the notion that procedural rules are critical to the integrity of the judicial process. The case underscores the challenges faced by individuals representing themselves in court, particularly in navigating complex legal frameworks such as the Service Tribunals Act and the Constitution of Pakistan. By emphasizing the necessity of providing satisfactory explanations for delays, this case serves as a pivotal reference for similar legal disputes. The outcome reaffirms the court's commitment to procedural justice and the importance of adhering to deadlines in legal proceedings. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
GHULAM MUJADDID,
SAAD SAOOD, JAN
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| Lawyers |
Sh Abdul Qayyum, Advocate Supreme Court,
S.Wajid Hussain, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
ABDUL QAYYUM, EXTELEPHONE OPERATOR
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| Respondents |
another,
THE DIVISIONAL ENGINEER, TELEGRAPHS, SARGODHA DIVISION, SARGODHA
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| Citations |
1990 SLD 1118,
1990 SCMR 1471
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Service Tribunals Act (LXX of 1973),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
4,
212(3)
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