| Case ID |
3880cb34-064c-48f8-9ac3-669c56456f2c |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Appeal No. 196/406 of 1979 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 13, 1980 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The decision of the Service Tribunal was to set aside the order of removal from service of Mushtaq Ahmad, Junior Clerk, based on the lack of direct evidence linking him to the alleged loss of the criminal file. The Tribunal found that there was insufficient evidence to hold him responsible and granted him the benefit of the doubt. The case highlighted issues of procedural fairness and the importance of proper evidence in disciplinary actions. |
| Summary |
In the case of Mushtaq Ahmad vs. Deputy Commissioner, Lahore, the Service Tribunal addressed allegations of misconduct involving the alleged loss of a criminal file. Mushtaq Ahmad, who was transferred between various courts, faced disciplinary action based on incomplete evidence. The Tribunal found that the evidence did not conclusively establish his responsibility for the lost documents, leading to a decision in his favor. This case underscores the importance of fair procedures and adequate evidence in administrative actions against employees. Keywords such as 'disciplinary action', 'evidence in court', and 'service tribunal decision' are critical for understanding the legal implications and context of this case. |
| Court |
Service Tribunal, Punjab
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
Mazhar Munir,
S. Hafeez-ur-Rehman
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| Lawyers |
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| Petitioners |
Mushtaq Ahmad
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| Respondents |
Others,
Deputy Commissioner, Lahore
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| Citations |
1980 SLD 1475,
1980 PLC 568
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Service Tribunals Act (IX of 1974)
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| Sections |
4
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