| Case ID |
7384af72-8fc9-4f3e-ba7d-afecf0ecd3bc |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petitions Nos. 2123, 2134, 2142, 2161 to 216 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 08, 2010 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan accepted the arrangement between the parties regarding the management of examinations for the prosecutors in the Punjab Province. The court directed the Government of Punjab through the Prosecutor General to conduct examinations in two phases, ensuring no discrimination between candidates of different batches. The petitioners were awarded notice pay and compensation for the termination of their services. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to the service rules and maintaining fairness in the recruitment process, while also instructing the Chief Secretary and the Chairman of the Punjab Public Service Commission to ensure compliance with the judgment. |
| Summary |
In a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, the court addressed the management of examinations for prosecutors under the Punjab Criminal Prosecution Service Act. The case involved multiple civil petitions filed by various petitioners who sought equal treatment in the recruitment process. The court's decision emphasized the need for transparency and fairness, mandating that all candidates be treated equally regardless of their batch. The ruling highlights the significance of following due process in public service appointments, ensuring that all candidates are given a fair opportunity. This case serves as a pivotal reference for future legal proceedings concerning public sector recruitment and the rights of candidates. Key aspects of the ruling include directives for the timely conduct of examinations and the provision of notice pay for terminated employees, reinforcing the court's commitment to upholding justice in the administrative process. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
IFTIKHAR MUHAMMAD CHAUDHRY, C.J.,
CH. IJAZ AHMAD,
GHULAM RABBANI, JJ
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| Lawyers |
Tariq Mehmood, Senior Advocate Supreme Court for Petitioners (in C.Ps. Nos.2123 and 2248 of 2009),
Sardar Abdul Raziq Khan, Advocate Supreme Court for Petitioners (in C.Ps. Nos.2134, 2194, 2196 of 2009),
Syed Zulfiqar Abbas Naqvi, Advocate Supreme Court for Petitioners (in C.Ps. Nos. 2166 to 2169 and 2142 of 2009),
Shafqat Mehmood Chohan, Advocate Supreme Court for Petitioners (in C.P. No. 2237 of 2009),
Raja Muhammad Akram, Senior Advocate Supreme Court for Petitioners (in C.P. 2221 of 2009),
Mian Subah Sadiq, Advocate Supreme Court for Petitioners (in C.Ps. Nos. 2222 to 2223 of 2009),
Farooq Amjad Meer, Advocate Supreme Court for Petitioners (in C.P. 2198, 2201, 2203, 2209, 2235 of 2009),
Mian Jaffer Hussain, Advocate Supreme Court (Absent) for Petitioners (in C.Ps. Nos. 2161 to 2165, 2196 to 2197, 2200, 2202, 2204, 2205 to 2208, 2211, 2214 to 2216, 2219, 2238 to 2242, 2244 to 2247 and 2249 of 2009, C.Ps. 2, 3, 4, 6 to 13 of 2010),
Syed Zahid Hussain Bukhari, P.G. Punjab,
Ch. Khadim Hussain Qaiser, Addl. A.-G.
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| Petitioners |
NAEEM TARIQ SANGHERA,
Amanat Ali Bukhari
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| Respondents |
CHIEF SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB,
Lahore High Court and others
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| Citations |
2010 SLD 2850,
2010 SCMR 1587
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Criminal Prosecution Service (Constitution, Functions and Powers) Act,
Constitution of Pakistan
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| Sections |
S.8(4),
Art. 185(3)
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