| Case ID |
3b2a8b95-982c-4e51-a51f-af896ad146b5 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
C.P. No. 1164 of 2022 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 01, 2022 |
| Hearing Date |
Jul 22, 2022 |
| Decision |
The Balochistan High Court dismissed the petition filed by Muhammad Iqbal, seeking a declaration that the Impugned Committee Report dated 18.11.2020 was illegal and violated the Sindh Shaheed Recognition and Compensation Act, 2014. The court found that the deceased, Police Constable Naveed Iqbal, did not meet the criteria for being declared a 'Shaheed' under the Act, as the circumstances of his death did not fall within the defined parameters. The court emphasized that the committee's decision was well-reasoned and upheld the legal position that only the Chief Minister has the authority to declare someone as a 'Shaheed', not the committee that reviewed the case. The petitioner's claims for compensation and recognition were therefore rejected. |
| Summary |
In the case of C.P. No. 1164 of 2022, the Balochistan High Court addressed the petition of Muhammad Iqbal, who sought to challenge the legality of a committee report that denied his son, Police Constable Naveed Iqbal, the status of 'Shaheed' after his death during police service. The petitioner argued that the committee's decision violated the Sindh Shaheed Recognition and Compensation Act, 2014, and sought immediate compensation and benefits. The court ruled that the criteria for declaring someone a 'Shaheed' were not met, as the circumstances surrounding the death did not fall under acts of terrorism as defined by law. This decision highlights the importance of legal definitions and the roles of various authorities in the recognition of sacrifices made by law enforcement personnel. The ruling underscores the significance of adhering to established legal frameworks when determining compensation rights for the families of fallen officers. This case is pivotal for understanding the legal boundaries concerning police compensation and recognition in Pakistan. |
| Court |
Balochistan High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Government of Sindh,
Balochistan High Court,
Office of Inspector General of Police Sindh Karachi
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| Judges |
ADNAN-UL-KARIM MEMON, J.,
KHALID MEHBOOB
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Jam Shahid Iqbal,
Rauf Atta,
Mr. Ali Safdar Depar
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Iqbal
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| Respondents |
Government of Balochistan,
Chief Secretary, Government of Balochistan,
Inspector General of Police Sindh Karachi
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| Citations |
2023 SLD 1982,
2023 705
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| Other Citations |
Federation of Pakistan through Secretary Establishment, Islamabad v. M.Y. Labib-ur-Rehman and others 2021 SCMR 1554
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan,
Sindh Shaheed Recognition and Compensation Act, 2014,
Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997
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| Sections |
199,
212,
2(f)
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