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Case ID f67dd2a6-7b69-40c0-bdb4-2ab825be7542
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Case Number Civil Petition No.95 of 1985
Decision Date May 13, 1989
Hearing Date
Decision The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition, confirming the decision of the Punjab Service Tribunal. The Tribunal had upheld a censure punishment against the petitioner, Dr. Syed Javed Hussain Zaidi, for acting in an irresponsible manner unbecoming of a doctor's profession. The court found no illegality or irregularity in the proceedings leading to the punishment, and thus, the petition was dismissed.
Summary In the case of Civil Petition No.95 of 1985, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the conduct of Dr. Syed Javed Hussain Zaidi, who was sanctioned by the Punjab Service Tribunal for irresponsible actions inconsistent with the standards expected of medical professionals. The Tribunal's censure was deemed appropriate, and the Supreme Court affirmed that no legal flaws were present in the disciplinary proceedings. This case underscores the importance of professional conduct in the medical field and the authority of tribunals to maintain standards. The decision emphasizes accountability within civil service roles and the judiciary's role in upholding these standards. Keywords: Supreme Court of Pakistan, professional conduct, medical standards, accountability, civil service.
Court Supreme Court of Pakistan
Entities Involved Not available
Judges GHULAM MUJADDID, SAAD SAOOD, JAN
Lawyers Mushtaq Masood, Ch.Mehdi Khan Mehtab
Petitioners Dr. Syed JAVED HUSSAIN ZAIDI
Respondents SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
Citations 1990 SLD 668, 1990 SCMR 528
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
Sections Art.212(3)