| Case ID |
44dca712-fc69-49fa-b770-081365196bc0 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
W.P. No. 16470 of 2014 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 23, 2014 |
| Hearing Date |
Jun 12, 2014 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court dismissed the constitutional petition filed by the West Zone Cricket Association against the Pakistan Cricket Board. The court found that the resolution of the executive committee was tampered with unauthorized additions and that a forged document had been submitted. The court accepted the apology tendered by the petitioner's counsel and issued a serious warning, emphasizing the need for judicial restraint. The court concluded that the petition could not proceed further due to the fraudulent nature of the documents submitted. |
| Summary |
In the case of West Zone Cricket Association vs. Pakistan Cricket Board, the Lahore High Court addressed serious allegations of forgery and unauthorized alterations to official documents. The petitioner sought to challenge actions taken by the PCB and requested a declaration regarding the legality of a letter signed by representatives of the association. However, the court found that the documents submitted by the petitioner were forged, leading to a dismissal of the case. The court's ruling underscored the importance of integrity in legal proceedings and the necessity of adhering to lawful processes. This case highlights ongoing issues within sports governance and the legal ramifications of fraudulent activities in organizational settings. Key terms such as 'forgery', 'judicial restraint', and 'constitutional petition' are pivotal to understanding the legal context of this ruling. The decision serves as a reminder for associations to ensure that their documentation and election processes are conducted transparently and in accordance with the law. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Pakistan Cricket Board,
West Zone Cricket Association
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| Judges |
IJAZ-UL-AHSAN
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Waqas Hassan Mir,
Mr. Irfan Khan Ghazanvi,
Mr. Tafazzal H. Rizvi,
Haider Ali Khan,
Mr. Abid Saqi
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| Petitioners |
West Zone Cricket Association through President
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| Respondents |
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) through Chairman and 4 others
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| Citations |
2015 SLD 1113,
2015 PLJ 372
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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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