| Case ID |
e2a1f596-c6bb-4580-8424-9c2e04ec1598 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Human Right Case No. 5 of 1993 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 12, 1994 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court accepted the petitioners' written unconditional apology, in which they undertook not to engage in politics or any activities that could harm the prestige of the institution, including the Vice Chancellor and faculty. As a result, the court ordered the withdrawal of the expulsion of the students from the University, effective from the date of their original expulsion. This decision underscores the importance of allowing students to rectify their mistakes and emphasizes the role of educational institutions in fostering a supportive environment for learning and growth. |
| Summary |
This landmark case addressed the expulsion of students from Punjab University, Lahore, highlighting the intersection of educational rights and human rights as protected under the Constitution of Pakistan. The Supreme Court's decision to accept the students' unconditional apology illustrates a commitment to upholding the dignity of educational institutions while recognizing the need for fair treatment of students. The ruling serves as a precedent for similar cases involving student rights and institutional authority. Keywords: educational rights, human rights, Supreme Court of Pakistan, student expulsion, constitutional law, Punjab University. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
PUNJAB UNIVERSITY, LAHORE
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD RAFIQ TARAR,
SALEEM AKHTAR
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Ismail Qureshi, Senior Advocate Supreme Court,
Ch. Akhtar Ali, Advocate on-Record
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| Petitioners |
others,
Malik MUHAMMAD RAMZAN
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| Respondents |
PUNJAB UNIVERSITY, LAHORE
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| Citations |
1995 SLD 576,
1995 SCMR 338
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
Art. 184
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