| Case ID |
2306f638-4b8f-4183-a2e3-26ca5da4c690 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
C.P. No. 1188 of 2002 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 02, 2005 |
| Hearing Date |
Sep 25, 2003 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan, in its decision, upheld the judgment of the Punjab Service Tribunal, affirming the compulsory retirement of the petitioner, Syed Ali Shah Bukhari, on charges of misconduct and corruption. The court found that the inquiry conducted was valid and that the petitioner was indeed guilty of taking a bribe in the name of a judicial officer. The tribunal had addressed all pleas correctly in accordance with the law, and thus, the leave to appeal was refused. The court concluded that the actions taken against the petitioner were justified, given the severity of the charges and the evidence presented during the inquiry. |
| Summary |
In the case of Syed Ali Shah Bukhari vs. Chief Secretary, Government of Punjab, Lahore, the Supreme Court of Pakistan dealt with significant issues regarding misconduct within public service. The petitioner, a Deputy District Attorney, was accused of accepting a bribe of Rs. 3,52,000 from an individual connected to a murder case. The court examined the legal framework surrounding the Punjab Removal from Service (Special Powers) Ordinance and the Constitution of Pakistan. Ultimately, the court ruled that the procedural inquiries were appropriately handled and that the penalties imposed did not constitute double jeopardy. This case emphasizes the importance of integrity in public service roles and the legal mechanisms in place to address corruption, thereby reinforcing accountability within government institutions. Keywords: misconduct, corruption, public service, Supreme Court of Pakistan, Punjab Removal from Service Ordinance, legal accountability. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Hamid Ali Mirza,
Karamat Nazir Bhandari
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| Lawyers |
Hafiz S.A. Rehman, Sr. ASC,
Mr. M.A. Zaidi, AOR
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| Petitioners |
Syed Ali Shah Bukhari
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| Respondents |
another,
Chief Secretary, Government of Punjab, Lahore
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| Citations |
2004 SLD 3131,
2004 PLJ 181
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| Other Citations |
1992 SCMR 774,
PLD 1987 SC 195
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973,
Punjab Removal from Service (Special Powers) Ordinance, 2000
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| Sections |
185(3),
3
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