| Case ID |
2cba61fd-a126-4371-aaa4-cdc37a0eeadd |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Appeal No. 156 of 1987 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 10, 1991 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan held that the civil servant, Kh. Saeedul Hassan, had a persistent reputation of being corrupt. The Court concluded that the findings against him were justified based on the evidence presented, which included testimonies from various judicial officers and advocates. The Court emphasized that the reputation of a judicial officer is crucial in maintaining the integrity of the judiciary. The decision to remove him from service was upheld based on the established grounds of misconduct and inefficiency. |
| Summary |
In this significant case, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the issue of a civil servant's right to a fair hearing in the context of disciplinary actions based on allegations of corruption. The case revolved around Kh. Saeedul Hassan, an Additional District and Sessions Judge, who faced charges that included corruption and misconduct. The Court examined the evidence brought against him, which pointed to a persistent reputation of being corrupt, supported by statements from various judicial officers and members of the legal community. The Court ruled that a judicial officer's reputation is paramount to the integrity of the justice system and that the established evidence warranted his removal from service. This case highlights the importance of ethical conduct and accountability within the judiciary, setting a precedent for future cases involving similar allegations. Keywords such as 'judicial integrity', 'corruption in judiciary', 'disciplinary action against judges', and 'legal accountability' are essential for understanding the implications of this ruling. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB,
Kh. SAEEDUL HASSAN
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| Judges |
SHAFIUR RAHMAN, J.,
ALI HUSSAIN QAZILBASH, J.,
ABDUL QADEER CHAUDHRY, J.
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| Lawyers |
Kh. SAEEDUL HASSAN
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| Petitioners |
Not available
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| Respondents |
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB through the Chief Secretary
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| Citations |
1994 SLD 930,
1994 SCMR 1815
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973),
Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1975
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| Sections |
Art. 212(3),
R. 3,
R. 8
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