| Case ID |
3d5235a8-41e2-467b-b193-6dedcdaac516 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition No. 3568-L of 2001 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 03, 2002 |
| Hearing Date |
Jul 03, 2002 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition, maintaining the findings of the Punjab Service Tribunal which upheld the dismissal of the petitioner, Mudassar Iqbal, for negligence in duty as a police officer that resulted in a significant dacoity. The Court found no substantial question of law of public importance warranting interference with the Tribunal's decision. The dismissal was deemed adequate and appropriate given the circumstances surrounding the failure of the police to prevent the crime, reaffirming the need for accountability in law enforcement. |
| Summary |
In the case of Mudassar Iqbal vs D.I.G. POLICE, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the dismissal of a police officer for professional negligence after he failed to prevent a dacoity in Kamoki Town. The incident involved armed bandits looting multiple jewellery shops, leading to disciplinary action against the officer. The Court upheld the findings of the Punjab Service Tribunal, emphasizing the importance of police accountability and the necessity for law enforcement to maintain public trust. This case highlights significant issues of professional conduct within the police force, the implications of negligence, and the legal framework governing disciplinary actions against civil servants in Pakistan. Keywords include police accountability, professional negligence, law enforcement standards, and public trust. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUNIR A. SHEIKH,
MIAN MUHAMMAD AJMAL
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| Lawyers |
Hafiz Tariq Nasim, Advocate Supreme Court
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| Petitioners |
Mudassar Iqbal
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| Respondents |
D.I.G. POLICE and others
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| Citations |
2003 SLD 1071,
2003 PLC 1198
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Service Tribunals Act (IX of 1974),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
4,
212(3)
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