| Case ID |
2b9b4b21-f1a5-4a88-8eb9-c0c50a0768dd |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
C.P. No. 255 of 2017 |
| Decision Date |
May 17, 2017 |
| Hearing Date |
May 03, 2017 |
| Decision |
The court ruled in favor of the petitioners, restoring their local certificates which had been cancelled without due process. The court found that the petitioners, who had been permanent residents of Kharan, were unjustly condemned unheard, and the actions taken against them were deemed illegal. The court emphasized the importance of natural justice and fair hearing in administrative actions, particularly when identity and residency are at stake. The decision highlighted the necessity for responsible conduct from public officials, especially in matters affecting citizens' rights. |
| Summary |
In the case of C.P. No. 255 of 2017 heard by the Quetta High Court, the petitioners challenged the cancellation of their local certificates, which was deemed to have occurred without a fair hearing. The petitioners, permanent residents of Kharan, contended that the cancellation was influenced by an influential individual, leading to allegations of mala fides. The court found that the petitioners had provided ample evidence of their residency, including old identity cards and local certificates, which were improperly revoked. The ruling underscored the principles of natural justice and the necessity for public officials to act impartially, ensuring that citizens are not deprived of their rights without due process. The court accepted the petition, restoring the petitioners' local certificates and setting aside the earlier cancellation order. This case illustrates the significance of procedural fairness in administrative decisions, particularly those affecting fundamental rights like residency and identity. |
| Court |
Quetta High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
NAZEER AHMED LANGOVE,
JAMAL KHAN MANDOKHAIL
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| Lawyers |
Mr. S.A.M. Quadri,
Mr. Muhammad Riaz Ahmed,
Mr. Shai Haq
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| Petitioners |
ANOTHER,
NOOR AHMED
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| Respondents |
3 OTHERS,
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, KHARAN
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| Citations |
2018 SLD 2323,
2018 PLJ 133
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
199
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