| Case ID |
4235a009-4d25-4492-999f-f871b7d8a1fd |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 2182 of 1986 |
| Decision Date |
May 23, 1987 |
| Hearing Date |
May 23, 1987 |
| Decision |
The petitioner, while working as Director and General Manager 'A' Beema Unit of the State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan, was removed from service by the competent authority on 12-12-1974. The removal was executed under the Life Insurance (Nationalisation) Order, 1972, adhering to the State Life Employees (Service) Regulations, 1973. The petitioner had previously sought remedy in 1978 but did not achieve a favorable outcome. The writ petition was filed in May 1986, approximately 12 years post-termination, which contributed to the dismissal of the case due to laches. The court found no illegality in the termination process as it complied with the established regulations. Therefore, the writ petition was dismissed with no merits. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the termination of a director from the State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan, which was executed in accordance with the Life Insurance (Nationalisation) Order and the State Life Employees (Service) Regulations. The court dismissed the constitutional petition filed after a significant delay, emphasizing the lack of merit due to the adherence to regulations and the absence of any illegal action during the termination process. The decision reinforces the importance of timely legal action and compliance with established service regulations in employment disputes. Key legal principles involved include constitutional rights, administrative law, and employment regulations, highlighting the intersection of public service and legal recourse. Keywords: employment law, administrative justice, service termination, legal compliance, constitutional rights, Pakistan. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
FALAK SHER, J
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| Lawyers |
S.M. Zafar,
Syed Riazul Hassan Gilani, Dy. A.-G.
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD SHARIF JANJUA
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| Respondents |
GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN through Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Islamabad
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| Citations |
1987 SLD 1400,
1987 PLC 867
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973),
Life Insurance (Nationalisation) Order,
State Life Employees (Service) Regulations, 1973
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| Sections |
Art.199,
10 of 1972,
Regln.22
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