| Case ID |
3176ba50-670b-4fe4-9352-4d851f2c95e7 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
C.A. Nos. 2206/2005 & 721/2006, Crl. A. No. 304/20 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 15, 2006 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 28, 2006 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled that no medical institution or university can train or grant a medical or dental qualification unless such qualification has been accorded recognition under Section 11 of the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council Ordinance, 1962. The court emphasized the importance of meaningful consultation between the Federal Government and the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council before granting recognition to medical qualifications. The court also stated that every university with a medical faculty has a right to representation in the Council, provided their qualifications are recognized. The ruling highlighted issues of quality in medical education and the need for regulatory compliance, directing the Council to ensure all necessary steps are taken to uphold standards in medical training across Pakistan. |
| Summary |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan delivered a landmark judgment concerning the recognition of medical qualifications under the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council Ordinance, 1962. The case involved multiple appeals related to the representation of medical institutions on the Council and the procedural requirements for recognition of medical qualifications. The court underscored the need for the Federal Government to consult the Council meaningfully before granting recognition to any medical qualification. It was established that only recognized institutions can confer medical degrees, thus maintaining a uniform standard of medical education in Pakistan. The judgment serves as a crucial precedent for regulatory compliance within the medical education sector, ensuring that all medical institutions adhere to established standards. This ruling is pivotal for aspiring medical professionals, educational institutions, and regulatory bodies, as it aims to enhance the quality of medical education and safeguard public health interests. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Pakistan Medical & Dental Council,
Ziauddin Medical University,
Fatima Jinnah Dental College and Hospital Trust,
Sohail Medical Trust
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| Judges |
Mian Shakirullah Jan,
Tassaduq Hussain Jillani,
Nasir-ul-Mulk,
Syed Jamshed Ali
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| Lawyers |
Mr. M. Akram Sheikh, Sr. ASC,
Barrister Rahil Kamran Sh.,
Mr. M.A. Zaidi, AOR,
Mr. Anwar Mansoor Khan, ASC,
Mr. Tariq Mehmood, Sr. ASC,
Ch. Aitzaz Ahsan, Sr. ASC,
Barrister Gohar Ali Khan,
Ms. Nahida Mehboob Elahi, DAG,
Raja Abdul Ghafoor, AOR,
Mr. M. Bilal, Sr. ASC,
Mr. M. Munir Peracha, ASC,
Ch. Akhtar Ali, AOR,
Malik Qamar Afzal, ASC
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| Petitioners |
Pakistan Medical & Dental Council
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| Respondents |
Ziauddin Medical University
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| Citations |
2007 SLD 3432,
2007 PLJ 972
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| Other Citations |
PLD 2004 SC 168,
PLD 2003 Lahore 752
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Medical & Dental Council Ordinance, 1962,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
2(1),
3(1)(b)(f),
4,
11,
20,
21,
185
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