| Case ID |
31b09f1e-26c9-4f33-a8b1-55c9fbc56552 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
W.P. No. 2523 of 2016 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 22, 2017 |
| Hearing Date |
Jun 13, 2017 |
| Decision |
The Islamabad High Court dismissed the petition filed by Al-Khair University, affirming the authority of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to regulate educational institutions. The court ruled that no educational institution can lawfully open campuses or grant affiliations without the express approval of the HEC. The court emphasized the importance of maintaining quality education and protecting the public, particularly students, from unrecognized degrees. The petitioner university was found to have acted contrary to the regulations set forth by the HEC, leading to the dismissal of the petition. The decision reinforces the HEC's role as the exclusive regulatory authority in higher education in Pakistan. |
| Summary |
The case revolves around the petition filed by Al-Khair University against the Higher Education Commission (HEC) regarding the authority to grant affiliations and open campuses. The Islamabad High Court emphasized the HEC's regulatory role under the Higher Education Commission Ordinance, 2002, and the need for educational institutions to comply with established guidelines to ensure quality education. The court underscored the significance of the HEC's approval in maintaining academic standards and protecting students from fraudulent practices. The ruling dismissed the petition, reinforcing the imperative that educational institutions do not operate without the HEC's consent, thereby safeguarding the integrity of higher education in Pakistan. This case highlights the ongoing challenges faced by educational institutions in navigating regulatory frameworks and underscores the judiciary's role in upholding educational standards. |
| Court |
Islamabad High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Higher Education Commission,
Al-Khair University
|
| Judges |
Athar Minallah
|
| Lawyers |
Sh. Ahsan ud Din,
Mr. Qaisar Sarwar
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| Petitioners |
Al-Khair University through Additional Registrar Bhimber A.J.K
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| Respondents |
Higher Education Commission
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| Citations |
2018 SLD 316,
2018 PLJ 85
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| Other Citations |
2015 SCMR 445,
2016 SCMR 134
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| Laws Involved |
Higher Education Commission Ordinance, 2002,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
10,
199
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