| Case ID |
2d32ecd6-87c6-47ab-8d95-99e43f9c32e2 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
C.P. No.D-24 of 2000 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 10, 2000 |
| Hearing Date |
Jul 10, 2000 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the civil petition for leave to appeal against the High Court's order that directed the payment of salaries to the petitioners from July 1, 1998, until the termination of their services. The court held that the High Court had jurisdiction to entertain the petition, and financial constraints could not justify withholding the salaries of the low-paid employees whose appointments were found to be irregular. The order to withhold salaries was deemed void ab initio, and the court emphasized the importance of safeguarding the paramount interest of justice. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the issue of salary payments to employees whose appointments were challenged as illegal. The Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled on July 10, 2000, that the High Court's directive to pay salaries was valid and should not be disturbed on mere technicalities. The ruling underscored the importance of justice and the responsibility of authorities in maintaining lawful employment practices. The decision highlights the legal principles safeguarding employees from unjust financial deprivation and reinforces the need for administrative accountability. The case serves as a precedent in labor and constitutional law, emphasizing that financial constraints cannot override the rights of low-paid employees. Keywords: Supreme Court, salary payments, illegal appointments, labor law, constitutional justice. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
RANA BHAGWAN DAS,
JAVED IQBAL
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| Lawyers |
Mazhar Ali B. Chohan, Advocate Supreme Court,
Ahmedullah Faruqui, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
another,
ADMINISTRATOR, DISTRICT COUNCIL, LARKANA
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| Respondents |
5 others,
GHULAB KHAN
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| Citations |
2002 SLD 1734,
2002 PLC 241
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| Other Citations |
2000 SCMR 556,
2060 SCMR 556
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
185(3),
199
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