| Case ID |
3833b53b-1f97-4b0b-b848-ce04b91d002a |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
C.P.L.As. Nos. 42 and 224 to 227 of 2008 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 05, 2008 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 05, 2008 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the petitions for leave to appeal by the Pakistan Engineering Council, ruling that the Council's inaction adversely affected the future of students who had studied diligently without any fault. The Court found that the accreditation granted to the University College of Engineering and Technology, Islamia University, Bahawalpur was retrospective and highlighted the Council's failure to provide timely accreditation, which led to discrimination against students who had joined in 1999 and onwards. The Court emphasized that the accreditation process must be carried out transparently, ensuring no student is deprived of their rightful recognition and opportunities due to procedural lapses. |
| Summary |
This landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the critical issue of accreditation for engineering colleges in Pakistan, specifically the University College of Engineering and Technology at Islamia University, Bahawalpur. The Court examined the implications of the Pakistan Engineering Council Act, emphasizing the need for timely and fair accreditation processes for educational institutions. The ruling underscored the importance of protecting students' rights and ensuring that their hard work is recognized, particularly for those who graduated in 2003 but were denied accreditation for their college. The decision reflects a broader commitment to uphold educational standards and the integrity of the engineering profession in Pakistan. Keywords such as 'Pakistan Engineering Council', 'accreditation', 'Supreme Court', 'engineering education', and 'students' rights' are essential for understanding the case and its significance. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Pakistan Engineering Council,
University College of Engineering and Technology, Islamia University, Bahawalpur,
Islamia University of Bahawalpur
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| Judges |
ABDUL HAMEED DOGAR, C.J.,
IJAZ-UL-HASSAN KHAN,
CH. EJAZ YOUSAF, JJ
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| Lawyers |
Hafiz S.A. Rehman, Senior Advocate Supreme Court,
M.A. Zaidi, Advocate-on-Record for Petitioners,
Muhammad Ozair Chughtai, Advocate Supreme Court/Advocate-on-Record for Respondents
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| Petitioners |
others,
CHAIRMAN PAKISTAN ENGINEERING COUNCIL, ISLAMABAD
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| Respondents |
others,
MUHAMMAD MAJID HANIF
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| Citations |
2008 SLD 1967,
2008 PLD 457
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Engineering Council Act (V of 1976),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
10,
14(1),
Art.185(3)
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