| Case ID |
46867719-7fa6-482a-a819-89d58bdf33e4 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 7779 of 1990 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 28, 1990 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 05, 1990 |
| Decision |
The petitioner sought a declaration that the order dated 14-5-1990, which struck down his name from promotion lists, was illegal and without jurisdiction. The court found that the order was passed without providing the petitioner an opportunity to be heard, which rendered it untenable. The respondents did not defend the order effectively, particularly since it contradicted the precedent established in W.P. No. 3880 of 1990. Consequently, the court allowed the petition, set aside the impugned order, and awarded costs to the petitioner. |
| Summary |
In the case of Zulfiqar Ali vs. Deputy Inspector-General of Police, the Lahore High Court addressed a constitutional petition regarding the unlawful removal of a civil servant's name from promotion lists. The petitioner, Zulfiqar Ali, had been placed on a promotion list based on a departmental examination but was subsequently removed due to an alleged failure to complete the requisite tenure. The court emphasized the importance of due process, noting that the petitioner was not given a chance to present his case before the order was made. The court's decision underscores the principles of fairness and justice in administrative actions, particularly in civil service matters. This case is relevant for legal practitioners and public servants alike, as it highlights the necessity for transparent procedures in promotion and disciplinary actions within government services. Keywords such as 'constitutional law', 'due process', 'civil service promotion', and 'administrative justice' are essential for understanding the implications of this ruling. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
IHSAN-UL-HAQ CHAUDHRY, J
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Nazar Hussain,
Rana Muhammad Arshad Addl. A. G.,
Muhammad Rafi Siddiqui
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| Petitioners |
ZULFIQAR ALI
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| Respondents |
DEPUTY INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE and others
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| Citations |
1991 SLD 1856,
1991 PLC 137
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitutional Law
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| Sections |
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