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Case ID 228f42b2-5531-4a29-9d4e-06a939d5ab49
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Case Number Civil Petition No. 766 of 2018
Decision Date Apr 04, 2018
Hearing Date Apr 04, 2018
Decision The Supreme Court dismissed the petition for leave to appeal against the order of the Islamabad High Court, which had previously restrained Hashmat Medical and Dental College from admitting students. The court found that the petitioner-college failed to meet the minimum standards set by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) in terms of infrastructure, faculty, and affiliation with functional hospitals. The court mandated that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) lodge an FIR against the college's management for fraudulently charging excessive fees from students. Furthermore, the college was ordered to refund all amounts exceeding Rs.850,000 per student and was prohibited from future admissions. This ruling underscores the necessity for stringent regulation in medical education to prevent exploitation of students by non-compliant institutions.
Summary In the landmark case of Hashmat Medical and Dental College vs Pakistan Medical and Dental Council, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed critical issues surrounding medical education standards and regulatory compliance. The court found the petitioner college grossly inadequate in meeting the required infrastructure and faculty standards, leading to a significant ruling aimed at protecting students from fraudulent practices in medical education. The court emphasized the importance of strict monitoring by regulatory bodies to ensure that only accredited institutions operate within the educational framework. This case highlights the ongoing challenges in the medical education sector in Pakistan, particularly concerning the accountability of private medical colleges and the need for robust regulations to safeguard student interests. Keywords: medical education standards, regulatory compliance, Pakistan Medical and Dental Council, student protection, fraudulent practices.
Court Supreme Court of Pakistan
Entities Involved Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), HASHMAT MEDICAL AND DENTAL COLLEGE, PAKISTAN MEDICAL AND DENTAL COUNCIL, RIPHAH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Judges UMAR ATA BANDIAL, IJAZ UL AHSAN
Lawyers M. Ahsan Bhoon, Ch. Akhtar Ali, Hafiz Arfat Ahmed, Dr. Waseem Hashmi, Brig. M. Azhar, Shamshadullah Cheema, Dr. Babar Awan
Petitioners HASHMAT MEDICAL AND DENTAL COLLEGE
Respondents PAKISTAN MEDICAL AND DENTAL COUNCIL THROUGH PRESIDENT AND OTHERS
Citations 2018 SLD 1650, 2018 SCMR 1310
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Pakistan Medical and Dental Council Ordinance, (XXXII of 1962)
Sections 11, 21, 22