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17305ff3-1931-43ec-8b5a-3a213143d281 |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan upheld the decision of the Service Tribunal, which had dismissed the appeal on the grounds of limitation, noting that the petition for leave to appeal was filed more than seven years after the original decision. The Court stated that the Service Tribunal had the authority to condone delays in appeals, but the circumstances presented by the petitioner did not warrant intervention. The Supreme Court found no infirmity in the Tribunal's order and therefore declined to interfere, emphasizing the importance of adhering to procedural timelines unless compelling reasons for delay are presented. |
| Summary |
This case dealt with the dismissal of an appeal due to it being barred by time, specifically under the Service Tribunals Act and the Constitution of Pakistan. The petitioner, Mirza DILSHAD BAIG, sought leave to appeal against the Service Tribunal’s order, which had dismissed his appeal on the grounds of limitation exceeding seven years. The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of timely appeals and the authority of the Service Tribunal to condone delays, ultimately ruling that the Tribunal's decision did not suffer from any legal infirmities. This case highlights the critical nature of procedural compliance in legal proceedings, particularly in service-related matters, and serves as a reminder of the limits of humanitarian grounds in seeking extensions for filing appeals. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
ZIA PERWEZ,
SABIHUDDIN AHMED
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
Mirza DILSHAD BAIG
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| Respondents |
others,
ACCOUNTANT-GENERAL, SINDH
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| Citations |
2010 SLD 3168,
2010 PLC 875
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Service Tribunals Act, 1973,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
4,
212(3)
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