| Case ID |
37f02620-dd83-4126-869b-cdbaf6b1871f |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
379/1228 of 1981 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 01, 1982 |
| Hearing Date |
Jul 15, 1982 |
| Decision |
The appeal of Liaqat Ali against his dismissal from the Punjab Police was dismissed by the Service Tribunal, Punjab. The Tribunal concluded that the appellant was dismissed after a regular departmental inquiry, which found him guilty of corruption. The Tribunal emphasized that the appellant was afforded full opportunities to defend himself during the inquiry. The Tribunal upheld the dismissal despite the appellant's acquittal in a criminal case, stating that the departmental inquiry and the charges proved were sufficient grounds for dismissal under the Punjab Police (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1975. The decision highlighted the importance of a departmental inquiry in cases of corruption and maintained that the actions taken against the appellant were justified. |
| Summary |
In the case of Liaqat Ali vs. Superintendent of Police, the Service Tribunal, Punjab, addressed the dismissal of a police constable charged with corruption. The case revolved around the appellant's appeal against his dismissal after being found guilty in a departmental inquiry, despite being acquitted in a criminal court. The Tribunal emphasized the importance of adherence to the Punjab Police (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1975, particularly in cases of misconduct and corruption. The judgment reaffirmed that a departmental inquiry is essential, especially when allegations of corruption arise. The Tribunal's decision was based on the thorough examination of the inquiry process, which provided the appellant ample opportunity to defend himself. This case underscores the complexities involved in disciplinary actions within law enforcement agencies and the balance between criminal acquittal and administrative accountability. Keywords: police misconduct, departmental inquiry, corruption case, Punjab Police, acquittal, administrative action, legal proceedings. |
| Court |
Service Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Malik Zawwar Hussain,
Abdul Hamid Chaudhry
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| Lawyers |
Ghulam Hussain Qureshi,
Malik Aaam Rasool
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| Petitioners |
Liaqat Ali
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| Respondents |
Superintendent of Police, Headquarters, Lahore,
Deputy Inspector General of Police, Lahore Range, Lahore
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| Citations |
1984 SLD 1641,
1984 PLC 1063
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Police (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1975
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| Sections |
R. 4 (b) (iv),
R. 3 (a)
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