| Case ID |
f7413dea-7ca1-4511-ad8f-2d97c7b59e7d |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petitions Nos. 690 to 692 of 2017 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 18, 2018 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition for leave to appeal, affirming the decision of the Peshawar High Court that had set aside the election of the petitioner due to false declarations regarding educational qualifications. The Court emphasized the importance of truthfulness in the electoral process and the consequences of making false declarations. It was noted that the petitioner declared himself as a graduate in 2008 but changed his qualification to Matriculation in 2013, which constituted a material deviation. The Court found that the petitioner was unable to substantiate his claims regarding his educational qualifications, leading to the conclusion that he had made false declarations. |
| Summary |
The case revolves around the disqualification of a candidate from the General Elections due to false declarations related to educational qualifications. The Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled on the petitions challenging the decision of the Peshawar High Court, which had annulled the election of the petitioner, Mian Zia Ur Rehman, for providing inconsistent information about his educational background. The Court highlighted the critical nature of honesty in candidacy, referencing previous cases that established a precedent for disqualification based on false statements. The ruling underscores the legal requirements for candidates to provide accurate information in their nomination papers and the ramifications of failing to do so. The decision reinforces the integrity of the electoral process and the standards candidates must meet to be eligible for election, emphasizing the significance of transparency and accountability in public office. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Faisal Arab,
Ijaz Ul Ahsan
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| Lawyers |
Tariq Mehmood, Senior Advocate Supreme Court,
Syed Rafaqat H. Shah, Advocate-on-Record,
Syed Iftikhar H. Gillani, Senior Advocate Supreme Court,
Nadeem A. Sheikh, Advocate Supreme Court,
Raja Abdul Ghafoor, Advocate-on-Record for HEC,
M. Arshad, DG, Law for ECP
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| Petitioners |
Others,
Mian Zia Ur Rehman
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| Respondents |
Others,
Syed Nadir Ali Shah
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| Citations |
2019 SLD 183,
2019 SCMR 137
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| Other Citations |
Malik Iqbal Ahmed Langrial v. Jamshed Alam PLD 2013 SC 179,
Mian Najeeb ud Din Owasi v. Amir Yar Waran PLD 2013 SC 482
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973,
Representation of the People Act, 1976
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| Sections |
62(1)(f),
99(1)(cc)
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