| Case ID |
31b9a533-0d89-4827-a964-01762003a86c |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. Appeals Nos. 404 & 405 of 2003 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 10, 2004 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 10, 2004 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed both criminal appeals filed by Nahad Pervez and Ishrat Ali Khan, who were convicted under the National Accountability Ordinance for embezzlement and corrupt practices. The court upheld the lower court's findings, stating that the evidence presented demonstrated clear misconduct. The appellants had drawn substantial amounts through bogus bills and had been found guilty of making fake appointments, causing a significant loss to the government. The court found that the appellants failed to provide any credible defense against the charges. Consequently, both were sentenced to rigorous imprisonment and fines, with additional disqualifications from holding public office for a period of ten years. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the convictions of Nahad Pervez and Ishrat Ali Khan under the National Accountability Ordinance, 1999. The Supreme Court of Pakistan examined the charges of embezzlement involving significant sums misappropriated through forged documents and fake appointments. The court found that the appellants, who held positions as Director General and Director Finance of the Social Action Programme, engaged in corrupt practices that resulted in a loss of Rs. 1,98,53,682 to the government. With insufficient evidence to counter the prosecution's claims, the court upheld the conviction and sentences. This case highlights the issues of accountability in public office and the importance of transparency in financial dealings within government programs. The decision reinforces the legal framework aimed at combating corruption in Pakistan, ensuring that those in positions of authority are held responsible for their actions. Keywords: embezzlement, corruption, National Accountability Ordinance, public office, accountability, transparency. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Nazim Hussain Siddiqui, C.J.,
Abdul Hameed Dogar,
Faqir Muhammad Khokhar
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Wasim Sajjad, Sr. ASC for Appellants (in C.A. 404 of 2003),
Mr. Muhammad Akram Sh., Sr. A.S.C. with Mr. M.A. Zaidi, AOR for Appellants (in C.A. 405 of 2003),
Mr. Jaffar H. Hashmi, ASC with Mr. M.S. Khattak, AOR, for State
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| Petitioners |
Nihad Pervez,
Ishrat Ali Khan
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| Respondents |
STATE
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| Citations |
2004 SLD 3199,
2004 PLJ 475
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
National Accountability Ordinance, 1999
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| Sections |
9(iii),
9(v),
10,
11,
12
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