| Case ID |
ed559c38-a05a-4c4c-a40c-5b4f5c090dc1 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
C.Ps. Nos. 1925, 1975 and 1976 of 2020 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 05, 2021 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 05, 2021 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petitions filed by the petitioners against the Higher Education Commission (HEC), stating that the HEC had acted within its jurisdiction in suspending the academic operation of Al-Khair University due to violations regarding unauthorized campuses and poor quality of education. The Court upheld the decision of the Islamabad High Court which had previously dismissed the petitioners' requests for degrees recognition, emphasizing the importance of HEC's role in ensuring educational standards and the validity of degrees. The Court reiterated that it would refrain from interfering in policy decisions of educational authorities unless there was a grave injustice. |
| Summary |
In the case of C.Ps. Nos. 1925, 1975 and 1976 of 2020, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed issues surrounding the recognition of degrees from Al-Khair University by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). The petitioners, represented by various advocates, sought to challenge the HEC's authority to suspend the university's operations due to concerns over unauthorized campuses and poor educational quality. The Court emphasized the critical role of the HEC in regulating higher education and upheld the Commission's decision to not recognize degrees issued during the periods of violation. This case highlights the intersection of education law and administrative authority, affirming the need for compliance with educational standards. Ultimately, the Supreme Court dismissed the petitions, reinforcing the boundaries of the HEC's jurisdiction and the importance of maintaining the integrity of educational qualifications. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Higher Education Commission,
Al-Khair University
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| Judges |
UMAR ATA BANDIAL, JUSTICE,
SAJJAD ALI SHAH, JUSTICE,
AMIN-UD-DIN KHAN, JUSTICE
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Munawar Iqbal Duggal, ASC for Petitioner (in CP No. 1925/2020),
Malik Noor Muhammad Awan, ASC for Petitioner (in CP No. 1975-76 of 2020),
N.R. for Respondents
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| Petitioners |
YASIR NAWAZ AND OTHERS
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| Respondents |
HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION AND OTHERS
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| Citations |
2021 SLD 2181,
2021 PLJ 326
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| Other Citations |
PLD 2010 SC 1089,
PLD 2016 SC 570,
2005 SCMR 961,
PLD 2001 SC 219
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
185(3)
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