| Case ID |
41c801c8-ecc4-4dcf-a7b1-eeb4a324c736 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
W.P. No. 9271 of 2013 |
| Decision Date |
May 06, 2014 |
| Hearing Date |
May 06, 2014 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court accepted the writ petition, declaring the cancellation of the petitioners' appointments as LDCs (BS-7) illegal and unconstitutional. The Court emphasized the violation of the principles of natural justice, as the petitioners were not provided a show-cause notice or personal hearing before the adverse order was issued. The Court directed the respondents to allow the petitioners to assume charge of their offices with all back benefits from the date of their initial appointment. |
| Summary |
In the case of W.P. No. 9271 of 2013, heard on 6th May 2014, the Lahore High Court addressed the constitutional rights of the petitioners, who challenged the cancellation of their promotions as LDCs due to alleged irregularities in the selection process. The judgment underscored the importance of due process and the right to a fair hearing under Article 25 of the Constitution of Pakistan. The Court found that the petitioners had a vested right that could not be rescinded without proper notification and opportunity for defense. Consequently, the Court ruled in favor of the petitioners, reinstating their positions and entitlements. This case highlights critical issues of administrative justice, the role of constitutional protections in employment matters, and the necessity for transparency in public sector appointments. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SHAH KHAWAR, J.
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
anothers,
ABDUL MAALIK
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| Respondents |
5 others,
DIVISIONAL SUPERINTENDENT, PAKISTAN RAILWAY, MULTAN
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| Citations |
2015 SLD 2707,
2015 PLJ 197
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| Other Citations |
1994 SCMR 2232
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
25,
199
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