| Case ID |
2e03ca4e-b3bf-4989-9da3-04dc0b023d1a |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Appeal No. 16 of 1983 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 31, 1984 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 20, 1984 |
| Decision |
The Service Tribunal dismissed the appeal of MULAZIM HUSSAIN against his removal from service based on charges of persistent corruption. The Tribunal found that the procedures followed during the inquiry were in accordance with the rules, and the evidence presented, including testimonies from senior advocates and members of the Bar Association, substantiated the allegations of corruption against the appellant. The Tribunal noted that the appellant was given ample opportunity to defend himself but failed to provide sufficient evidence to counter the claims made against him. The decision to uphold the removal was made after careful consideration of all evidence, including the findings of the Inquiry Officer and the recommendation of the Chief Justice. |
| Summary |
In the case of MULAZIM HUSSAIN vs. GOVERNMENT OF SIND, the Service Tribunal addressed serious allegations of corruption against the appellant, an Additional District and Sessions Judge. The Tribunal meticulously reviewed the inquiry process initiated by complaints from the District Bar Association, which accused the judge of accepting bribes and compromising justice in his court. Key witnesses included senior advocates who testified about their clients' experiences with the appellant, reinforcing the claims of corrupt practices. The Tribunal concluded that the evidence overwhelmingly supported the charges, leading to the dismissal of the appeal. The case highlights the importance of judicial integrity and the mechanisms in place to address misconduct within the judiciary. Keywords for SEO include 'judicial misconduct', 'corruption in judiciary', 'service tribunal decisions', 'Sindh High Court cases', and 'legal accountability'. |
| Court |
Service Tribunal, Sindh
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUSHTAK ALI KAZI,
R.M. ISHAQUE,
MUHAMMAD IBRAHIM LOKHIOR
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| Lawyers |
Hassan Akbar
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| Petitioners |
MULAZIM HUSSAIN
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| Respondents |
GOVERNMENT OF SIND
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| Citations |
1985 SLD 1507,
1985 PLC 62
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Sind Service Tribunals Act (XV of 1973),
Sind Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1973
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| Sections |
4,
3(c)(iii),
5
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