| Case ID |
41a8fbbc-d7ee-4388-b95a-e45c824ebc31 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Appeal No.3-L of 2016 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 17, 2024 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 17, 2024 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal of the Inspector General of Police, Punjab, and set aside the order of the Punjab Service Tribunal which had allowed the appeal of Waris Ali. The Court emphasized that promotions within the police force must adhere strictly to the training requirements outlined in Rule 19.25 of the Police Rules, 1934. The Court noted that the promotion is contingent upon completion of mandatory courses and that the focus should be on capacity building and institutional credibility, rather than on litigation concerning promotions. The decision reinforces the importance of following established rules and regulations within the police force to ensure proper governance and effective law enforcement. |
| Summary |
In the case of Civil Appeal No.3-L of 2016, the Supreme Court of Pakistan examined the promotion process within the police force, specifically focusing on the adherence to training requirements as stipulated in the Police Rules, 1934. The case arose from a dispute involving Waris Ali, who claimed proforma promotions against junior officers. The Court highlighted the critical nature of Rule 19.25, which mandates that officers must undergo specific training courses to qualify for promotion. It ruled that promotions cannot be granted retrospectively based on the dates of junior officers' promotions. This judgment is significant for reinforcing the need for structured training and capacity building in the police force to maintain operational efficiency and public trust. The decision serves as a precedent for similar cases, emphasizing that litigation over promotions undermines the integrity of the police institution. The Court's ruling is poised to impact future cases regarding promotion disputes within law enforcement agencies. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD ALI MAZHAR,
AYESHA A. MALIK,
IRFAN SAADAT KHAN
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| Lawyers |
Barrister M. Mumtaz Malik,
Ms. Rubina,
Zafar Hussain Ahmad
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| Petitioners |
THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE, PUNJAB AND OTHERS
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| Respondents |
WARIS ALI (DECEASED) THROUGH LRS AND OTHERS
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| Citations |
2024 SLD 2967,
2024 SCMR 1109
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| Other Citations |
Syed Hammad Nabi v. Inspector General of Police 2023 SCMR 584,
Muhammad Amjad v. The Director General, Quetta Development Authority 2022 SCMR 797,
Kashif Aftab Ahmed Abbasi v. Federation of Pakistan 2022 SCMR 1618,
Naveed Ahmed v. Federation of Pakistan 2012 SCMR 1133
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| Laws Involved |
Police Rules, 1934
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| Sections |
19.25
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