| Case ID |
2c90e956-6d71-4ea0-8b89-5b02de7568f5 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Appeal No. 810 of 1993 |
| Decision Date |
May 20, 1996 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, setting aside the orders made by the Unfair Means Committee and the Appellate Authority, declaring them to be without lawful authority and of no legal effect. The Court emphasized that decisions involving student punishments must reflect a thorough application of mind and be intelligible, given the serious consequences they can have on students' careers. The appellant was ultimately allowed to continue his education after passing the required examinations. |
| Summary |
In the case of Abdul Janan vs. University of Peshawar, the Supreme Court addressed significant issues regarding the use of unfair means in examinations by students. The appellant, a medical student, faced allegations of smuggling an answer book during his physiology examination. The Unfair Means Committee initially cancelled his examination results and disqualified him from future examinations. However, the Supreme Court found that the orders issued by the Committee lacked clarity and lawful authority. The Court highlighted the importance of detailed reasoning in decisions that affect students' academic careers, ensuring fairness and transparency in educational institutions. This ruling underscores the need for educational authorities to adhere to established rules and provide justifications for their decisions, particularly in cases involving severe penalties such as disqualification from exams. The case serves as a precedent for future cases concerning academic integrity and the rights of students within educational frameworks. Keywords such as 'educational law', 'academic integrity', 'student rights', and 'unfair means in examinations' are essential for understanding the implications of this ruling. The Court's decision ultimately allowed the appellant to continue his studies, reflecting a commitment to justice and fairness in educational practices. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
University of Peshawar,
Khyber Medical College
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| Judges |
SAIDUZZAMAN SIDDIQUI,
RAJA AFTASIAB KHAN,
MUHAMMAD BASHIR KHAN,
JEHANGIRI
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| Lawyers |
Sardar Khan,
Tasleem Hussain
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| Petitioners |
ABDUL JANAN
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| Respondents |
Vice Chancellor and others,
UNIVERSITY OF PESHAWAR
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| Citations |
1996 SLD 234,
1996 PLD 709
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
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| Sections |
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