| Case ID |
43c5e782-b985-49b1-bb14-81df18988915 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Constitutional Petitions Nos.D-1508 and 1563 of 20 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 22, 2010 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 14, 2010 |
| Decision |
The Sindh High Court allowed the constitutional petitions, directing that all candidates who secured more than 50% marks in the first test and were not allowed to sit in the second test be given an opportunity to take the second test. The court emphasized the need for transparency and fairness in the recruitment process for the Additional District and Sessions Judges, highlighting discrepancies in the criteria used for the two tests. The court acknowledged the petitioners' concerns regarding the lack of a fixed pass percentage and the discordance between the tests, which adversely affected their chances of selection. The Administration Committee was tasked with establishing a pass percentage for the second test. |
| Summary |
In the case of Constitutional Petitions Nos.D-1508 and 1563 of 2009, the Sindh High Court addressed significant issues regarding the recruitment process for Additional District and Sessions Judges. The petitioners challenged the criteria and process for selection, arguing that two different standards were used for the tests, which led to unfair treatment. The court found merit in the petitioners' claims, noting that candidates who scored above 50% in the first test were unjustly excluded from the second test. The court's decision aimed to ensure a fair recruitment process, emphasizing the importance of maintaining integrity and transparency in civil service selection. This case highlights critical aspects of constitutional law and administrative justice, relevant for legal practitioners and scholars alike. Keywords such as 'Constitutional Law', 'Civil Service Recruitment', and 'Judicial Review' are essential for understanding the implications of this ruling. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Sindh High Court,
National Testing Services
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| Judges |
FAISAL ARAB,
SHAHID ANWAR BAJWA
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| Lawyers |
Learned Counsel for Petitioners
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| Petitioners |
Petitioner 2,
Petitioner 3,
KAMRAN SHEHZAD SIDDIQUI
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| Respondents |
Respondent 2,
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
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| Citations |
2010 SLD 3185,
2010 PLC 957
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
199
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