| Case ID |
735cb7bf-8340-4f6a-b02f-cf04597c4918 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition for Special Leave to Appeal No. 65 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 09, 1968 |
| Hearing Date |
Oct 09, 1968 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition for special leave to appeal, affirming the High Court's decision. The Court noted that the petitioner, a Senior Superintendent in the Health Directorate, challenged his compulsory retirement, which was deemed justified due to his refusal to obey a transfer order. The Court emphasized the importance of maintaining discipline within government services and declined to interfere with the High Court's discretionary decision, as it was based on sound judicial principles. The Court suggested that the petitioner could seek a remedy from the Government regarding the date of retirement. |
| Summary |
In the case of Civil Petition for Special Leave to Appeal No. 65 of 1968, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the matter of compulsory retirement of a government servant, Mirajud Din, who contested the legality of his retirement order. The High Court previously dismissed his petition, citing his indiscipline for not complying with a transfer order. The Supreme Court upheld this decision, stressing that it generally refrains from intervening in discretionary orders of lower courts, especially when such decisions are grounded in sound judicial principles. This case highlights the significance of adherence to administrative orders within public service and the limitations of judicial intervention in matters of public discipline. It serves as a critical reference for future cases concerning government employee conduct and the exercise of judicial discretion. The decision reinforces the principle that compliance with transfer orders is essential for maintaining order and discipline within government institutions. Keywords related to this case include 'public service discipline', 'judicial discretion', 'government employee rights', and 'Supreme Court decisions'. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Government of West Pakistan,
Health Directorate, Lahore Region
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| Judges |
HAMOODUR RAHMAN, J.,
SAJJAD AHMAD, J.
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| Lawyers |
Munir Ahmad, Advocate Supreme Court,
Tanvir Ahmad, Attorney for Petitioner
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| Petitioners |
MIRAJUD DIN
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| Respondents |
DIRECTOR, HEALTH SERVICES, LAHORE REGION AND OTHERS
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| Citations |
1969 SLD 157,
1969 SCMR 4
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan
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| Sections |
Art. 98
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