| Case ID |
1fd1d2da-c545-4f08-bf6f-dd79edc637c4 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
57/1571 of 1982 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 23, 1982 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The appeal filed by Zafar Iqbal Awan challenging the orders of discharge from the police service was dismissed. The tribunal found that the appellant was unsuitable for the disciplined force of the Police Department due to his involvement in heinous crimes and anti-social activities. The tribunal upheld the decisions made by the D. I.-G. and the Additional I.-G. P. regarding the termination of the appellant's service without a show-cause notice, as he had accepted the terms of appointment that allowed for such action in cases of unsuitability. Therefore, the tribunal concluded that the appellant's appeal lacked merit and the orders of discharge were justified. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around Zafar Iqbal Awan's appeal against his discharge from the Punjab Police due to involvement in serious criminal activities. The Service Tribunal upheld the discharge based on Police Rules, emphasizing the importance of a clean background for police officers. The judgment detailed the appellant's criminal history, including multiple FIRs, and the failure to provide truthful information during recruitment. The tribunal ruled that the appellant's academic qualifications did not outweigh his unsuitability for police service, leading to a dismissal of the appeal. This case highlights the stringent standards required for law enforcement personnel and the legal ramifications of dishonesty during the recruitment process. |
| Court |
Service Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
S. ABDUL JABBAR KHAN (CHAIRMAN),
MALIK ZAWWAR HUSSAIN,
ABDUL HAMID CHAUDHRY
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| Lawyers |
Ajtab Gul,
Haroon.ur-Rashid Cheema
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| Petitioners |
ZAFAR IQBAL AWAN
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| Respondents |
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB THROUGH SECRETARY, HOME DEPARTMENT,
Inspector-General of Police, Punjab,
D. I.-G. Bahawalpur Range
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| Citations |
1984 SLD 1875,
1984 PLC 1432
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Police Rules, 1934
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| Sections |
R. 12.8
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