Legal Case Summary

Case Details
Case ID 6734b8d5-24a6-4d18-bc36-2a79d3015823
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Case Number Writ Petition No.7800 of 2008
Decision Date Jun 30, 2008
Hearing Date
Decision The petitioner, Awais Javaid, availed four chances but failed to pass the Part-II M.B.,B.S. Examination. His name was struck off from the College roll. The court found that the rules regarding examinations are binding on students and do not infringe upon their right to education. The argument that self-financing students should have unlimited chances was dismissed as frivolous. The petition was ultimately dismissed in limine.
Summary This case revolves around the right of a student to seek admission and continue studies within an educational institution, specifically addressing the regulations governing examinations. The Lahore High Court ruled that the rules set forth by the Punjab Medical College were reasonable and necessary to maintain educational standards. The case highlights the balance between student rights and institutional regulations, emphasizing that all students, regardless of funding status, are subject to the same rules. The ruling reinforces the idea that educational institutions have the authority to enforce regulations that ensure academic integrity and quality. This case is significant for students pursuing medical education in Pakistan and sets a precedent regarding the enforcement of examination rules. The keywords relevant to this case include 'educational rights', 'regulations', 'medical education', 'Lahore High Court', and 'examination standards'.
Court Lahore High Court
Entities Involved Not available
Judges MAULVI ANWARUL HAQ, ALI AKBAR QURESHI
Lawyers Abdul Sadiq Chaudhry
Petitioners AWAIS JAVAID
Respondents 3 others, PRINCIPAL, PUNJAB MEDICAL COLLEGE, FAISALABAD
Citations 2008 SLD 866 = 2008 CLC 1449
Other Citations Ali Yousuf and another v. Chairman of Academic Council and Principal, Dow Medical College, Karachi and others 2000 SCMR 1222, Akhtar Ali Javed v. Principal, Quaid-i-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur 1994 SCMR 532
Laws Involved Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
Sections 199, 22