| Case ID |
5cae2dc3-2c30-4841-8fe0-042cb27ae0c2 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
D-3487 of 2017 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 10, 2018 |
| Hearing Date |
May 24, 2018 |
| Decision |
The Sindh High Court ruled in favor of the petitioner, Dr. Aden Waheed, allowing her registration as a dental practitioner with the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC). The court found that the petitioner had duly qualified for her BDS degree from Karachi University and had met all necessary educational requirements. The PMDC had unjustly delayed her registration despite acknowledging her qualifications. The judgment emphasized that education is a fundamental right, and the denial of registration constituted a violation of her right to practice her profession. The court directed the PMDC to register her accordingly, highlighting the importance of enabling qualified individuals to utilize their education in lawful professions. |
| Summary |
In this landmark case, the Sindh High Court addressed the issue of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council's (PMDC) unjust denial of registration to Dr. Aden Waheed, a qualified dental practitioner. The petitioner had completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from Karachi University after migrating from Jinnah Medical and Dental College. Despite fulfilling all educational requirements, the PMDC cited procedural objections regarding her migration documentation to justify their refusal. The court ruled that such denial was a violation of Dr. Waheed's fundamental rights, emphasizing the necessity of supporting qualified professionals in their pursuit of lawful practice. The decision reinforced the principle that education should empower individuals to engage in their chosen professions without undue hindrance, thus upholding justice and equity in the medical field. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Pakistan Medical and Dental Council,
Karachi University,
Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine,
Jinnah Medical and Dental College
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD ALI MAZHAR,
AGHA FAISAL
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| Lawyers |
Ali Raza,
Salman Talibuddin
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| Petitioners |
DR. ADEN WAHEED
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| Respondents |
FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN THROUGH SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, ISLAMABAD AND 4 OTHERS
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| Citations |
2019 SLD 900,
2019 MLD 526
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Medical and Dental Council Ordinance (XXXII of 1962)
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| Sections |
26
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