| Case ID |
15efee41-d098-4073-a1ae-fd267fdb6046 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Appeal No. 1286 of 2018 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 20, 2019 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 05, 2019 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the appeal regarding the correction of the respondent's date of birth as recorded in her Intermediate Secondary Education Certificate. The court found that the evidence presented, including the Family Registration Certificate and CNICs, supported the respondent's claim that her correct date of birth was 17-08-1994. The court emphasized that changes in date of birth are discouraged unless exceptional circumstances exist, particularly to prevent undue advantages in employment or education. In this case, as the respondent was not employed in any public or private institution, the court upheld the concurrent findings of the lower courts and dismissed the appeal without costs. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around a petition filed by Abeer Masood, a student, against the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Islamabad, seeking a correction of her date of birth recorded in her Intermediate Secondary Education Certificate. The case highlights the importance of accurate records in educational institutions and the legal implications of date of birth discrepancies. The Supreme Court of Pakistan upheld the lower courts' decisions, emphasizing that changes to official documents are only permissible under exceptional circumstances. The ruling reinforces the principle that alterations should not be made to gain advantages in employment or educational opportunities. The court's decision is significant as it reflects on the legal standards governing personal identification documents, ensuring that records are maintained accurately to prevent potential disputes regarding inheritance and familial relationships. The case underscores the need for vigilance in maintaining personal records and the legal frameworks that govern such changes, making it an important reference for similar future cases. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Islamabad,
NADRA
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| Judges |
FAISAL ARAB,
SAJJAD ALI SHAH
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| Lawyers |
Mir Afzal Malik,
Ch. Akhtar Ali,
Sh. Riazul Haque,
Syed Rifaqat Hussain Shah
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| Petitioners |
FEDERAL BOARD OF INTERMEDIATE AND SECONDARY EDUCATION, ISLAMABAD THROUGH CHAIRMAN
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| Respondents |
ABEER MASOOD
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| Citations |
2020 SLD 387,
2020 SCMR 316
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Specific Relief Act, 1877
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| Sections |
42
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