| Case ID |
41ececdb-ef38-4bef-94f0-d05becae2ba6 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 1078 of 1997 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 17, 1997 |
| Hearing Date |
Jun 17, 1997 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court ruled in favor of the petitioner, Muhammad Hassnain, determining that the 20 marks awarded for participation in the National Cadet Corps (N.C.C.) should be included in the calculation for admission into the University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila. The court found that the university's prospectus clause that excluded these marks was in direct conflict with Section 29(c) of the National Guards Act, 1973. Thus, the petitioner, having accumulated a total of 664 marks (644 from Higher Secondary School and 20 from N.C.C.), was entitled to admission as he surpassed the required 60% threshold. The decision emphasized that statutory provisions should take precedence over conflicting institutional guidelines, reaffirming the rights of candidates under the law. |
| Summary |
In the landmark case of Writ Petition No. 1078 of 1997, the Lahore High Court addressed the critical issue of admission criteria at the University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila. The petitioner, Muhammad Hassnain, challenged the university's decision to deny his admission based solely on his Higher Secondary School marks, excluding the additional 20 marks he earned through his participation in the National Cadet Corps (N.C.C.). The court's ruling highlighted the importance of the National Guards Act (1973), which clearly states that such additional marks should be considered in the merit calculation for admissions. This case underscores the necessity for educational institutions to align their policies with statutory laws, ensuring fairness and adherence to legal mandates. The decision not only reinstated the petitioner's right to admission but also set a precedent regarding the treatment of additional merit marks in academic evaluations. This case serves as a reminder for universities to comply with legal frameworks while formulating admission policies, ultimately promoting equity in educational access. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD NAWAZ ABBASI, J
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| Lawyers |
Habib Wahab-ul-Khairi,
Ch. Zumard Hussain
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD HASSNAIN
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| Respondents |
2 others,
UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, TAXILA
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| Citations |
1997 SLD 892 = 1997 CLC 2024
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| Other Citations |
Miss Imrana Malik v. Chairman, Selection Committee for Admission in Medical Colleges, Lahore and 2 others PLD 1977 Lah. 820
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| Laws Involved |
National Guards Act (XLI of 1973),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
29(c)
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