| Case ID |
d6310107-6cf9-4b34-ac13-f95ad2e9be77 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
C.P. No. 494 of 2012 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 14, 2017 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 08, 2017 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court ruled in favor of the petitioner, Dr. Kumail Abbas Rizvi, by allowing his constitutional petition. The court found that the termination of his services by the University of Punjab was in violation of his constitutional rights under Articles 9 and 14, which guarantee the right to life and dignity. The court ordered the University to accept the petitioner's resignation, which had been submitted on August 1, 2011, and set aside the termination order dated October 1, 2015. The decision emphasized that every termination order must provide reasons, and the failure to do so not only infringes upon the dignity of the petitioner but also tarnishes his reputation. |
| Summary |
In the case of Dr. Kumail Abbas Rizvi vs. University of Punjab, the Lahore High Court addressed significant issues surrounding the termination of a civil servant's employment. The petitioner had applied for a two-year study leave, which was approved, but upon returning, his resignation was not processed, leading to an unjust termination. The court underscored the importance of maintaining dignity in public service and ruled that the university authorities acted unlawfully. The case highlights the principles of due process and the necessity for public institutions to respect the rights of their employees. This ruling serves as a precedent for future cases involving termination without cause, affirming that all employment decisions must be transparent and justified. Keywords such as 'civil service termination', 'right to dignity', and 'constitutional rights' are relevant in understanding the implications of this case. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Punjab University
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| Judges |
Jawad Hassan
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| Lawyers |
Mrs. Rabbiya Bajwa,
Ch. Aamir Mahmood,
Ashfaq Ahmad Kharal
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| Petitioners |
Dr. Kumail Abbas Rizvi
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| Respondents |
Others,
University of Punjab
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| Citations |
2017 SLD 1500,
2017 PLC 569
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| Other Citations |
Liaqat Ali Chugtai v. Federation of Pakistan through Secretary Railways and 6 others PLD 2013 Lah. 413,
University of Pretoria v. Tommie Meyer Films (Edms) Bpk (1979) 1 SA 441(A),
Jean Frederic Ponoo v. Attorney-General [2010] SCCC 4,
Bashir Ahmad and another v. Maqsood Ahmad and another 2010 PCr.LJ 1824
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
9,
14(1)
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