| Case ID |
5cb735ec-1378-4d60-97a5-1b02b874042b |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petitions Nos.13641, 13287, 13276, 13249, 132 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 12, 2012 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court ruled in favor of the petitioners, stating that the Vice Chancellor of Bahauddin Zakariya University could not change the admission criteria after the merit list was published. The court found that there was no emergency justifying the use of powers under Section 16(3) of the Baha-ud-din Zakariya University Act, 1975. The decision emphasized that any changes to the admission process must be made transparently and prior to the closing of applications. The court accepted the constitutional petitions of the petitioners who were granted admissions based on the old criteria, indicating that their rights had been violated by the sudden change in admission standards. The ruling underlined the importance of adhering to established procedures in administrative matters and protecting the rights of students. |
| Summary |
The case revolves around a dispute regarding the admission criteria at Bahauddin Zakariya University, where the Vice Chancellor changed the criteria after the merit list had been issued, adversely affecting the petitioners who had already been declared successful under the previous criteria. The Lahore High Court held that such a change was invalid, emphasizing the necessity for universities to maintain consistency and transparency in their admission processes. The ruling reinforced the principle that administrative actions must adhere to established legal frameworks and protect the rights of students. This case highlights the ongoing challenges in educational governance, particularly concerning fairness in admissions and the adherence to legal standards, making it a significant reference point for future cases involving university admissions. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Bahauddin Zakariya University,
Vice Chancellor
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| Judges |
IJAZ AHMAD, J
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| Lawyers |
Mehmood Ashraf Khan,
Abdul Qaddus Khan Tareen,
Aurangzeb Ghumman,
Mumtaz Hussain Jai,
Ch. Muhammad Afzal Jatt,
Malik Khan Langah,
Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar,
Malik Muhammad Tariq Rajwana,
Dr. Farman Iqbal,
Syed Jaffar Tayyar Bukhari,
Abdul Salam Alvi
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Adeel Javed
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| Respondents |
Bahauddin Zakariya University through Vice Chancellor, Multan
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| Citations |
2014 SLD 1143 = 2014 MLD 379
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| Other Citations |
Naghmana Subhan v. Islamia University through Vice Chancellor and 3 others 2000 YLR 1700
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| Laws Involved |
Baha-ud-din Zakaria University Act, 1975,
Constitution of Pakistan
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| Sections |
16(3),
199
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