| Case ID |
1f1215f1-a98f-4bb7-8154-a9cf3a32f4ea |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petitions Nos.45178 of 2017, 40218 of 2016, 5 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 10, 2017 |
| Hearing Date |
Aug 10, 2017 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court ruled that students holding a third division in their intermediate examinations are not eligible for admission into the LL.B (3 or 5 years) program at the University of Punjab or its affiliated colleges. The court upheld the university's decision to deny admission based on the regulations set forth, which required at least a second division for eligibility. The court emphasized that maintaining high standards in legal education is paramount for the integrity of the profession. As a measure of restitution, the petitioner college was ordered to refund the academic fees to the affected students for the academic year 2016-2017. |
| Summary |
In the case of Pakistan College of Law vs. University of Punjab, the Lahore High Court addressed the eligibility criteria for admission into the LL.B programs. The case arose when the petitioner, an affiliated law college, challenged the university's regulation that barred students with a third division from admission. The court analyzed the relevant laws, including the Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils Act, the Pakistan Bar Council Legal Education Rules, and the University of Punjab Admission Regulations. It determined that the university was within its rights to enforce the admission criteria, which aligned with cooperative federalism principles. The court highlighted the importance of educational standards in the legal profession, ensuring that only qualified candidates could pursue legal education. The judgment emphasized that students wishing to enroll must meet established criteria to maintain the quality of legal practitioners in the country. The court ultimately dismissed the petitions but ordered the college to refund fees paid by the affected students, reinforcing the importance of following due process in admissions. This case underscores the intersection of educational standards and legal qualifications, making it significant in discussions around legal education in Pakistan. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
SYED MANSOOR ALI SHAH, CHIEF JUSTICE,
SHAMS MAHMOOD MIRZA, JUSTICE,
MUDASSIR KHALID ABBAS, JUSTICE
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| Lawyers |
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| Petitioners |
PAKISTAN COLLEGE OF LAW
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| Respondents |
UNIVERSITY OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS
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| Citations |
2017 SLD 2931,
2017 PLD 830
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| Other Citations |
University of Health Science, Lahore through Vice Chancellor and others v. Arslan Ali and another 2016 SCMR 134,
Muhammad Asif Khan v. Province of Sindh and others (2014 YLR 1038),
Government of N.W.F.P., Health and Social Welfare Department through its Secretary v. Dr. Sheikh Muzaffar Iqbal and others 1990 SCMR 1321,
Punjab Higher Education Commission v. Dr. Aurangzeb Alamgir and others PLD 2017 Lah. 489,
Dr. Hassan Amir Shah v. Province of Punjab through Chief Secretary and 5 others 2012 PLC (C.S.) 290,
Ch. Nazir Ahmad v. Government of Punjab and others PLD 2013 Lah. 621,
State of T.N. and another v. S.V. Bratheep (minor) and others 2004 (4) SCC 513
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| Laws Involved |
Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils Act, 1973,
Pakistan Bar Council Legal Education Rules, 2015,
University of Punjab Admission Regulations 2016-2017
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| Sections |
55,
56,
4,
24
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