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Case ID e2a1f596-c6bb-4580-8424-9c2e04ec1598
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Case Number Human Right Case No. 5 of 1993
Decision Date Apr 12, 1994
Hearing Date
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
Entities Involved PUNJAB UNIVERSITY, LAHORE
Judges MUHAMMAD RAFIQ TARAR, SALEEM AKHTAR
Lawyers Muhammad Ismail Qureshi, Senior Advocate Supreme Court, Ch. Akhtar Ali, Advocate on-Record
Petitioners others, Malik MUHAMMAD RAMZAN
Respondents PUNJAB UNIVERSITY, LAHORE
Citations 1995 SLD 576, 1995 SCMR 338
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
Sections Art. 184