| Case ID |
f56007ae-907c-49e9-82f7-ca6cf4aad333 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Appeal No.436 of 2004 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 03, 2006 |
| Hearing Date |
May 06, 2005 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the appeal, finding that the provisions of the Prospectus of Bolan Medical College concerning the distribution of seats based on district-wise quotas were not discriminatory and aligned with the Constitution of Pakistan. The Court held that the classification was reasonable and aimed at providing equal opportunities to students from underdeveloped areas. The Court also affirmed that the educational policies were in accordance with the principles of natural justice and did not violate the rights of deserving students. The appellant's claims regarding the admission policy and the alleged discrimination were found unsubstantiated, leading to the conclusion that the existing admission criteria were valid and lawful. Consequently, the appellant's request for admission on open merit was denied as the criteria set forth were deemed to be in compliance with constitutional provisions. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the admission policy of Bolan Medical College, specifically focusing on the district-wise allocation of medical seats. The appellant, Miss Shazia Batool, challenged the constitutionality of the admission criteria, arguing that they were discriminatory and violated her rights under the Constitution of Pakistan. The Supreme Court examined the provisions of the Prospectus for the session 2000-2001, which allocated seats based on educational background and district quotas. The Court upheld the validity of these provisions, emphasizing the importance of providing equal educational opportunities to students from less developed areas. The judgment reinforced the principle of reasonable classification, allowing for targeted support for disadvantaged groups while maintaining merit-based admissions. This case highlights key legal principles regarding educational equity, constitutional rights, and the role of public institutions in fostering access to education. Keywords: admission policy, Bolan Medical College, constitutional rights, educational equity, reasonable classification, Supreme Court of Pakistan. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Bolan Medical College
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| Judges |
Sardar Muhammad Raza Khan,
Muhammad Nawaz Abbasi,
Saiyed Saeed Ashhad
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| Lawyers |
Amanullah Tareen,
Kamran Murtaza,
Raja Abdul Ghafoor
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| Petitioners |
Miss SHAZIA BATOOL
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| Respondents |
GOVERNMENT OF BALOCHISTAN,
Manzoor Hussain,
Raja Abdul Ghafoor,
Amanullah Tareen,
Kamran Murtaza,
Abdul Malik
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| Citations |
2007 SLD 525,
2007 SCMR 410
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| Other Citations |
Mst. Attiya Bibi Khan v. Federation of Pakistan through Secretary, Education (Ministry of Education), Civil Secretariat, Islamabad and others 2001 SCMR 1161,
Shireen Raza and others v. Federation of Pakistan through Secretary, Ministry of Education, Islamabad and others 2002 SCMR 1218,
Abdul Baqi and others v. Muhammad Akram and others PLD 2003 SC 163,
The Chairman, Selection Committee, Bolan Medical College, Quetta and others v. Miss Safia Hameed and others 1979 SCMR 529
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| Laws Involved |
Prospectus of Bolan Medical College,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
3,
4,
7,
10,
23,
2A,
22,
25,
37(c),
185(3),
22(4)
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