| Case ID |
e80f22bd-8c5b-4e9c-a3cd-70cbbca8c083 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Intra-Court Appeal No. 133 of 1989 |
| Decision Date |
May 28, 1991 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court determined that the Punjab Public Service Commission acted within its authority regarding the selection process for candidates in the P.C.S. (Judicial) examination. The court ruled that the Commission was not obligated to summon candidates who did not meet the minimum required marks, as stipulated by the amended rules. The court emphasized that no grace marks could be granted in the absence of a specific rule permitting such action. Consequently, the decision to not call the candidate for the viva voce test was upheld as lawful and non-arbitrary. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the eligibility criteria for candidates appearing in the P.C.S. (Judicial) examination conducted by the Punjab Public Service Commission. The petitioners, led by Akhtar Ali, contested the Commission's decision not to summon them for the viva voce test due to their scores being below the required threshold. The Lahore High Court evaluated the rules governing the examination and confirmed that candidates must secure at least 33% in each written paper and 50% overall. The court upheld the Commission's actions, stating that without a provision for granting grace marks, the decision was neither arbitrary nor unjust. This ruling underscores the importance of adhering to established criteria in public service examinations and affirms the authority of the Punjab Public Service Commission in maintaining standards. Legal professionals and candidates alike should be aware of the implications of this case for future examinations and the necessity of understanding the rules surrounding public service appointments. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Punjab Public Service Commission
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| Judges |
IRSHAD HASSAN KHAN,
MUHAMMAD ARIF
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| Lawyers |
M. Sultan Khan
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| Petitioners |
AKHTAR ALI
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| Respondents |
others,
THE PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
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| Citations |
1992 SLD 665,
1992 PLC 134
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| Other Citations |
PLD 1988 SC 356
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| Laws Involved |
West Pakistan Civil Servants (Judicial Branch) Rules 1962
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| Sections |
Not available
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