| Case ID |
e1b85e15-1c89-4d52-a084-1b9127bcf374 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 8569 of 2020 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 18, 2020 |
| Hearing Date |
Sep 18, 2020 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court allowed the constitutional petition, setting aside the orders made by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Lahore. The court found no substantial evidence to support the allegations against the petitioner regarding the use of unfair means during the examination. The Disciplinary Committee's decision was based on conjecture and surmises, which could not replace concrete evidence. The court emphasized the importance of upholding the rights of the students against unfounded disciplinary actions. |
| Summary |
In the case of Writ Petition No. 8569 of 2020, the Lahore High Court examined the disciplinary proceedings initiated against AHSAN IFTIKHAR, a student accused of unfair practices during the Secondary School Examination. The court highlighted the lack of credible evidence presented by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education to substantiate the claims against the petitioner. Despite the serious allegations, the court found that the disciplinary actions taken were based on mere conjectures rather than factual proof. The ruling reinforced the principle that students' rights must be protected from arbitrary decisions, ensuring that only substantiated claims lead to disciplinary measures. The case underscores the necessity for educational boards to adhere to fair processes and standards in evaluating student conduct during examinations. This decision is pivotal in setting a precedent for future cases involving academic integrity and disciplinary actions by educational institutions. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Lahore
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| Judges |
SHAHID KARIM
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Ahsan Bhoon,
Mehmood Ahmad Alwari,
Mahboob Azhar Sheikh
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| Petitioners |
AHSAN IFTIKHAR THROUGH NEXT FRIEND IFTIKHAR AHMED SAQI
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| Respondents |
BOARD OF INTERMEDIATE AND SECONDARY EDUCATION, LAHORE THROUGH CHAIRMAN AND 9 OTHERS
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| Citations |
2021 SLD 349,
2021 YLR 226
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| Other Citations |
Samar Pervaiz v. Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Lahore and another PLD 1971 SC 838
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
199
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