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Case ID 2369f0f3-fe81-4d31-ae3d-e1a513f1cc64
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Case Number Criminal Estasab Appeals Nos. 50, 53, 54 of 2001
Decision Date Mar 22, 2012
Hearing Date Dec 22, 2011
Decision The Balochistan High Court dismissed the appeals of the appellants, maintaining their convictions for corruption under the National Accountability Ordinance. The court found that the prosecution successfully established that the appellants received illicit commissions while managing public contracts related to education supplies. The High Court reduced the sentences to the time already served but upheld the imposed fines, indicating a serious view of corruption in public office and the necessity for accountability.
Summary The case revolves around serious allegations of corruption involving public officials in the Balochistan province. The appellants were accused of receiving substantial commissions from contractors for educational supplies without the actual delivery of goods. The prosecution presented numerous witnesses who testified to the coercive environment created by the appellants, where contractors felt compelled to pay bribes to facilitate the processing of their payments. Key points included the shifting of the burden of proof under the National Accountability Ordinance, where the accused had to prove their innocence once allegations were made. The High Court emphasized the importance of integrity in public service and upheld the convictions, reflecting a commitment to curbing corruption in Pakistan's governance.
Court Balochistan High Court
Entities Involved National Accountability Bureau (NAB), World Bank, Primary Education Directorate
Judges MUHAMMAD HASHIM KHAN KAKAR, GHULAM MUSTAFA MENGAL
Lawyers Muhammad Aslam Chishti, Syed Ayaz Zahoor, Saleem Lashari, Munir Ahmed, Syed Manzoor Shah, Amir Zaman Jogezai
Petitioners SIKANDAR, FAIZ MUHAMMAD JAFFAR, MUHAMMAD RASHEED ANJUM
Respondents THE STATE through NAB, Quetta
Citations 2012 SLD 2727, 2012 PLD 164
Other Citations Muhammad Yousaf v. Syed Ghayyur Hussain Shah 1993 SCMR 1185
Laws Involved National Accountability Ordinance, 1999
Sections 9(a) (iv) (vi), 14 (a), 18(g), 24(b), 33-E