| Case ID |
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| Body |
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| Case Number |
Constitutional Petition No.9 of 2005 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 10, 2007 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan accepted the constitutional petition filed by the Pakistan Bar Council, directing the respondents to adopt and implement the 'Affiliation of Law Colleges Rules' framed by the Pakistan Bar Council. The Court emphasized the importance of maintaining quality in legal education and ensuring that no institution could establish a law college without adherence to these rules. The Court recognized the declining standards of legal education in Pakistan and highlighted the need for a regulatory framework to ensure quality and prevent the proliferation of substandard law colleges. The Court's decision aims to revamp the legal education system in Pakistan and ensure that the future legal professionals are well-equipped to serve the justice system effectively. |
| Summary |
In the landmark case of Pakistan Bar Council v. Federal Government, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the critical issues surrounding legal education in the country. The Pakistan Bar Council petitioned the Court under Article 184(3) of the Constitution, seeking directions for the implementation of the 'Affiliation of Law Colleges Rules.' The petition arose from concerns about the rapid establishment of substandard law colleges, which were contributing to a decline in the quality of legal education. The Court recognized that the integrity of the legal profession and the justice system depended on the quality of legal education provided to future lawyers. The Pakistan Bar Council's rules were deemed essential for maintaining uniform standards across law colleges, and the Court mandated that all universities adhere to these standards. By allowing the petition, the Supreme Court aimed to ensure that only institutions that meet quality benchmarks could operate as law colleges, thereby protecting the public interest and enhancing the credibility of the legal profession in Pakistan. This decision underscores the importance of a robust legal education system in promoting justice and safeguarding fundamental rights, reflecting the broader societal implications of legal education on governance and rule of law. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Federal Government,
Higher Education Commission,
Pakistan Bar Council,
Provincial Governments,
Universities
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| Judges |
Tassaduq Hussain Jillani,
Nasir-ul-Mulk,
Syed Jamshed Ali
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| Lawyers |
Rasheed A. Rizvi,
Muhammad Arshad,
M.A. Zaidi,
Aftab Iqbal Ch.,
Ch. Muhammad Hussain,
Raja Saeed Akram,
M. Farooq Qureshi Chishti,
Muhammad Rafique Rajwara,
Wasim ud Din Khattak,
Hashmat Ali Habib
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| Petitioners |
Pakistan Bar Council
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| Respondents |
Higher Education Commission,
Provincial Governments,
Universities,
Federal Government
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| Citations |
2007 SLD 1612,
2007 PLD 394
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| Other Citations |
1994 SCMR 1548,
PLD 1994 SC 693,
PLD 1999 SC 504,
PLD 2006 SC 697,
Civil Appeal No.2206 of 2005
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| Laws Involved |
Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils Act, 1973,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
13(j),
55(q),
184(3)
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