| Case ID |
29e3c224-799c-4712-a2de-af1fb6a01db5 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition No. 536 of 2015 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 12, 2018 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 08, 2018 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition filed by Dr. Ikramullah Khan challenging the selection of Respondents No. 6 and 7 for the position of Associate Professor (BS-20) in the Weed Science Department. The Court upheld the evaluation process conducted by the university and the Higher Education Commission (HEC), which confirmed that all candidates, including the respondents, had valid qualifications in the field of Weed Science. The petitioner's claims regarding the respondents' lack of requisite experience and qualifications were found to be baseless, as their academic credentials were verified and deemed superior to those of the petitioner. The Court reiterated that it cannot interfere with the university's evaluation and selection process unless there are clear violations of law or procedure, which was not the case here. Therefore, the petition was dismissed. |
| Summary |
In the landmark case of Civil Petition No. 536 of 2015, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the grievances of Dr. Ikramullah Khan, who contested the selection process for the post of Associate Professor in the Weed Science Department at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Agricultural University. The petitioner argued that he was unjustly overlooked for the position despite holding a Ph.D. in Weed Science and having ten years of experience. The Supreme Court, however, upheld the findings of the university and the Higher Education Commission, which established that the selected candidates possessed the appropriate academic qualifications and experience. The decision emphasized the importance of adhering to established academic standards and evaluation processes, reaffirming the integrity of the selection procedure in higher education institutions. This case highlights the critical intersection of education, law, and the administrative processes governing academic appointments, making it a significant reference point for future disputes in higher education hiring practices. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Agricultural University, Peshawar
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| Judges |
EJAZ AFZAL KHAN,
MAQBOOL BAQAR,
FAISAL ARAB,
DR. IKRAMULLAH KHAN
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| Lawyers |
Mr. M. Shoaib Shaheen, ASC,
Mr. Khalid Khan, ASC
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| Petitioners |
Dr. Ikramullah Khan
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| Respondents |
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Agricultural University, Peshawar
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| Citations |
2019 SLD 2335,
2019 PLJ 322
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
212(3)
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