| Case ID |
204258b9-ccec-46aa-aa64-f473997d9dfa |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition No. 3952 of 2019 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 09, 2020 |
| Hearing Date |
Jun 09, 2020 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition for leave to appeal, affirming the decision of the Sindh Subordinate Judiciary Service Tribunal. The petitioner, Rizwana Altaf, misrepresented her employment status when applying for the position of Civil Judge and Judicial Magistrate. The court found that she concealed her position as a government servant and failed to disclose pertinent information in her application, which led to the proper authority being unable to conduct a background check. The court ruled that such misrepresentation was sufficient grounds for her dismissal during the probationary period, as it undermined the integrity required for the judicial position. |
| Summary |
In the landmark case of Rizwana Altaf v. Chief Justice, High Court of Sindh, decided by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, the core issue revolved around the misrepresentation of qualifications and employment status by the petitioner upon applying for the position of Civil Judge and Judicial Magistrate. The court held that the petitioner failed to disclose her employment as a primary school teacher while simultaneously applying for the judicial position. This concealment of information was deemed a violation of the Sindh Judicial Service Rules, 1994, specifically Rule 9(2), which mandates transparency in the application process. The court emphasized the importance of integrity and honesty in judicial appointments, ultimately dismissing the petition for leave to appeal. The case underscores the significance of full disclosure in professional applications and the consequences of misrepresentation. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
UMAR ATA BANDIAL,
FAISAL ARAB,
SAYYED MAZAHAR ALI AKBAR NAQVI,
RIZWANA ALTAF
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Umair Baloch
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| Petitioners |
Rizwana Altaf
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| Respondents |
Chief Justice, High Court of Sindh through Registrar
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| Citations |
2020 SLD 1545,
2020 SCMR 1401
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Sindh Judicial Service Rules, 1994
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| Sections |
9(2)
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