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Case ID 44d32a14-2c2e-4ada-a097-d79a746ffe5d
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Case Number Writ Petition No. 858 of 1980
Decision Date Apr 16, 1980
Hearing Date Mar 18, 1980
Decision The court upheld the decision of the Discipline Committee and the Appeal Committee of the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Lahore, confirming the disqualification of the petitioner from passing the Intermediate Examination based on the findings of misbehavior and disturbance during the examination process. The court noted that the petitioner was afforded a proper opportunity for hearing and that the actions taken by the Committees were in accordance with the law. The petitioner failed to establish any bias or malice on the part of the supervisory staff or the Committees involved, and therefore, the petition was dismissed without any order as to costs.
Summary In the case of Writ Petition No. 858 of 1980, the Lahore High Court evaluated the disciplinary actions taken against the petitioner, SAEED NAWAZ, by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Lahore. The petitioner was disqualified from appearing in the Intermediate Examination due to alleged misbehavior during the Urdu Paper 'B' exam. The court found that the disciplinary and appeal committees provided a fair hearing and acted within their jurisdiction as domestic tribunals. This case emphasizes the importance of maintaining discipline in educational institutions and highlights the legal standards surrounding disciplinary actions. The court's decision aligns with established precedents regarding fair hearings and the authority of educational boards to regulate examinations. Keywords such as 'educational law', 'disciplinary actions', 'student rights', and 'judicial review' are pertinent for understanding the implications of this case.
Court Lahore High Court
Entities Involved BOARD OF INTERMEDIATE AND SECONDARY EDUCATION, LAHORE
Judges MANZOOR HUSSAIN SIAL, J
Lawyers Khan Khalil-ur-Rehman Khan, Ch. Ijaz Ahmad
Petitioners SAEED NAWAZ
Respondents another, BOARD OF INTERMEDIATE AND SECONDARY EDUCATION, LAHORE
Citations 1981 SLD 1495, 1981 PLD 371
Other Citations University of Dacca and another v. Zakir Ahmad P L D 1965 S C 90, Akhtar Ali v. University of the Punjab 1979 S C M R 549
Laws Involved Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
Sections Art. 199, Calendar of the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Lahore, r.6.8(v)