| Case ID |
37a6f58d-3cbc-4b5a-87bc-651733291fd3 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition for Leave to Appeal No. 1382 of 199 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 02, 1999 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition filed by Seena International Medical College against the closure order by the Government of N.-W.F.P. The court found that the college was unrecognized, unregistered, and had failed to comply with the necessary legal requirements set forth by the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council and the University Grants Commission. The inspection revealed significant deficiencies in facilities and standards, leading to the conclusion that the institution was substandard and operated primarily for profit rather than educational purposes. The court upheld the decision of the Peshawar High Court, confirming that the closure was valid and legally justified under the relevant laws. |
| Summary |
The case revolves around the closure of Seena International Medical College by the Government of N.-W.F.P. due to its unrecognized status and failure to meet the legal requirements for educational institutions in Pakistan. The college claimed affiliation with Tbilisi State Medical University but could not provide substantial proof. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision, emphasizing the importance of compliance with educational regulations in Pakistan, including registration and recognition by relevant authorities. The ruling highlighted the detrimental impact of unregulated educational institutions on the quality of medical education in the country. This case underscores the necessity for stringent adherence to educational standards to ensure the integrity of medical qualifications and the protection of students' interests. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
University Grants Commission,
Pakistan Medical and Dental Council,
Seena International Medical College,
Government of N.-W.F.P.
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| Judges |
SH. RIAZ AHMED,
MUNIR A. SHEIKH
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Mushtaq Ahmed Khan, Senior Advocate Supreme Court,
Meher Khan Malik, Advocate-on-Record,
M. Sardar Khan, Advocate-General, N.W.F.P.
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| Petitioners |
Seena International Medical College through Director
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| Respondents |
GOVERNMENT OF N.-W.F.P. through Chief Secretary and 2 others
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| Citations |
1999 SLD 437 = 1999 SCMR 2110
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
West Pakistan Registration of Unrecognized Educational Institutions Ordinance,
Medical and Dental Degrees Ordinance,
Constitution of Pakistan
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| Sections |
3,
8,
5,
6
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