| Case ID |
2ebfcd51-f92b-4dd1-8354-4364a97fbe6f |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
W.P. No. 13278 of 2016 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 18, 2018 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The court dismissed the petition challenging the requirement of a Child Registration Certificate (CRC), also known as a B-form, for students appearing in the 9th class examination. The court found that the requirement of the CRC is not unconstitutional and aligns with the Punjab Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2014, which states that proof of age can be a birth certificate or any prescribed document. The court emphasized the importance of the CRC for ensuring transparency and accuracy in verifying students' ages, which is essential for the board examination process. The fees associated with obtaining the CRC were deemed reasonable, and the court noted the petitioner's lack of genuine grievance as he had already taken the examination. Therefore, no illegality was established, leading to the dismissal of the petition. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the requirement of a Child Registration Certificate (CRC) for students wishing to appear in the 9th class examination in Lahore, Pakistan. The petitioner challenged the legality of requiring the CRC, arguing it imposes an unreasonable burden and is not mandated by the Punjab Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2014. The court clarified that the Act allows for a birth certificate or any other prescribed document as proof of age, which includes the CRC. The necessity of the CRC was justified as it enhances transparency in age verification, ensuring that students are accurately represented. The decision underscores the legal framework supporting educational access and the importance of compliance with established regulations. Ultimately, the court ruled that the CRC requirement is valid and dismissed the petition, reinforcing the legal obligations of educational institutions to uphold standards for student registration. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Lahore,
NADRA
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| Judges |
MRS. AYESHA A. MALIK
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Sheraz Zaka,
Kh. Salman Mehmood, AAG,
Mr. Mehboob Azhar Sheikh,
Mr. Jamil Khan, Legal Advisor NADRA
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| Petitioners |
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| Respondents |
4 OTHERS,
SECRETARY, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB, LAHORE
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| Citations |
2019 SLD 328,
2019 PLJ 29
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2014,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
15,
199
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