| Case ID |
7f7e260a-f6e8-4b77-bafd-1d35093d8093 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Appeal No.270 of 1991 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 12, 1992 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the appeal filed by FAIZA MALIK against the decision of the Examining Board. The court ruled that the punishment imposed on her for committing forgery in her examination results was legally justified. It was held that despite having passed in seven subjects, her act of securing an inflated score in one subject through fraudulent means warranted a severe penalty. The court emphasized that actions based on fraud cannot be sanctified by the passage of time, and the severity of the punishment was not diminished by the appellant's subsequent academic achievements. The court also indicated that the case of Samar Parvaiz v. Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education was applicable, reaffirming the principle that misrepresentation and forgery in academic settings must be addressed firmly, regardless of the individual's gender or subsequent performance. |
| Summary |
The case of FAIZA MALIK vs. CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF INTERMEDIATE AND SECONDARY EDUCATION, LAHORE revolves around the severe consequences of academic fraud. FAIZA MALIK was punished by the Examining Board for obtaining inflated marks through forgery on one answer book. The Supreme Court, in its decision dated February 12, 1992, upheld the Board's actions, emphasizing that fraudulent behavior undermines the integrity of educational assessments. The court ruled that the punishment was warranted as it was not merely a failure in one paper but a serious offense involving fraud. The judgment referenced the precedent set in the case of Samar Parvaiz, highlighting that the lapse of time does not absolve an individual of responsibilities arising from fraudulent actions. This ruling serves as a critical reminder of the legal repercussions associated with academic dishonesty and reinforces the necessity for educational institutions to maintain rigorous standards of integrity. The keywords such as 'academic fraud', 'educational integrity', 'Supreme Court of Pakistan', and 'punishment for forgery' are essential for optimizing visibility and relevance in legal discussions. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD AFZAL ZULLAH, C.J.,
WALI MUHAMMAD KHAN, J
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| Lawyers |
Dr. Danishwar Malik, Advocate Supreme Court,
Muhammad Aslam Chaudhry, Advocate-on-Record (absent),
Ch. Ijaz Ahmed, Advocate Supreme Court (absent),
Tanvir Ahmed, Advocate-on-Record (absent)
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| Petitioners |
FAIZA MALIK
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| Respondents |
2 others,
CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF INTERMEDIATE AND SECONDARY EDUCATION, LAHORE
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| Citations |
1992 SLD 379,
1992 PLD 324
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| Other Citations |
Samar Parvaiz v. Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Lahore PLD 1971 SC 838
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| Laws Involved |
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| Sections |
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