| Case ID |
223ba334-267d-4e96-8830-4d45ae1f9ce5 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petitions for Special Leave to Appeals Nos.5 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 04, 1987 |
| Hearing Date |
Feb 04, 1987 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan upheld the decision of the Lahore High Court, which had directed the University of the Punjab to declare Farooq Ahmad and Mazhar Iqbal as having passed their examination. The court found that the High Court correctly interpreted Regulation No. 2, which allows for candidates who fail by a margin of 5 marks to be deemed to have passed. The petitioners' arguments were dismissed, and leave to appeal was refused, affirming the High Court's ruling. |
| Summary |
In the case of University of the Punjab vs. Farooq Ahmad, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed important issues related to examination regulations and grace marks within the context of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973. The case arose when Farooq Ahmad and Mazhar Iqbal were declared failed in the First Professional B. Pharmacy Supplementary Examination despite having passed all subjects except one, where they fell short by 5 marks. The petitioners sought to challenge the High Court's order which directed the University to award them grace marks as per the regulations. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's interpretation of the relevant regulations, thus reinforcing the principles of fairness and justice in academic evaluations. This case highlights the critical intersection of education law and constitutional rights, making it significant for legal practitioners and educational institutions alike. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
University of the Punjab,
Controller of Examinations
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD AFZAL ZULLAH,
MIAN BURHANUDDIN KHAN,
SAAD SAOOD JAN
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Farooq, Advocate Supreme Court,
Rana Maqbool Ahmad Qadri, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
,
UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB
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| Respondents |
,
FAROOQ AHMAD
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| Citations |
1987 SLD 1635,
1987 SCMR 836
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
185(3),
199
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