| Case ID |
2077784c-8c6f-4b84-abae-bc34f0addd52 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition No.3568-L of 2001 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 03, 2002 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan declined to interfere with the judgment passed by the Punjab Service Tribunal, which had maintained the dismissal order of a police officer for professional negligence. The officer failed to prevent a dacoity in a jewellery market after sunset, leading to a finding of negligence during disciplinary proceedings. The court emphasized that the case involved an individual grievance without substantial public importance, thus upholding the findings of the Departmental Authority and Service Tribunal. The petition was dismissed with leave to appeal refused. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around a police officer's dismissal due to negligence in preventing a dacoity in Kamoki Town's jewellery market. The Supreme Court of Pakistan upheld the lower tribunal's decision, emphasizing the need for accountability among law enforcement officials. The ruling highlighted the importance of maintaining public trust in the police and the necessity of taking disciplinary action against officers who fail to perform their duties adequately. The court's decision reflects a commitment to ensuring that police officers uphold their responsibilities and act in the best interest of public safety. The case is significant in the context of police accountability and the standards expected of law enforcement personnel. Keywords such as police negligence, disciplinary action, and public trust are central to understanding this case and its implications. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUNIR A. SHEIKH,
MIAN MUHAMMAD AJMAL
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| Lawyers |
Hafiz Tariq Nasim
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| Petitioners |
Mudassar Iqbal
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| Respondents |
others,
D.I.G. POLICE
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| Citations |
2003 SLD 723,
2003 SCMR 1783
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Service Tribunals Act (IX of 1974),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
4,
Art.212(3)
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