| Case ID |
303a09a7-c1b9-4ed7-80ea-07038f037495 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
W.P. No. 10572 10365 of 2021 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 09, 2021 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court ruled in favor of the petitioners, stating that the students could not be penalized for the negligence of the college administration regarding the issuance of roll number slips. The court emphasized that the fundamental rights of the students must be upheld, and any failure on the part of the college administration should not adversely affect the students' future. The court directed the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education to issue the roll number slips without imposing any late fees, ensuring that the students could appear for their upcoming examinations. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the non-issuance of roll number slips to students who had already paid their admission fees. The Lahore High Court addressed the negligence of the college administration, which failed to process the students' applications in a timely manner. The court stressed the importance of fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution of Pakistan, asserting that these rights supersede ordinary legal rights. The decision highlights the court's commitment to protecting students' rights and ensuring that administrative failures do not hinder their educational prospects. The ruling emphasizes that the students should not be held accountable for the shortcomings of the college administration and mandates the issuance of roll number slips so that the students can participate in the upcoming examination scheduled for July 10, 2021. This case is significant in its assertion of students' rights and the responsibilities of educational institutions. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education D.G Khan
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| Judges |
SAFDAR SALEEM SHAHID, J.
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| Lawyers |
Qazi Muhammad Waseem Abbas, Advocate for Petitioners.,
Mr. Muhammad Ayub Buzdar, Assistant Advocate-General for Respondents.,
Mr. Allah Baksh Khan Kulachi, Advocate/Legal Adviser for Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education D.G Khan.
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD WAQAS etc.
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| Respondents |
GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB etc.
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| Citations |
2022 SLD 1584,
2022 PLJ 446
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| Other Citations |
PLD 2009 Lahore 240
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
199,
23,
8
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