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Case ID f89b273a-e04b-4fae-bf26-4bc090fbd705
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Case Number Civil Appeals Nos.53, 54, 55 and 56 of 2008
Decision Date Apr 29, 2008
Hearing Date Apr 29, 2008
Decision The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the appeals filed by Fazal Ahmed Naseem Gondal against the judgments from the Punjab Subordinate Judiciary Service Tribunal, which upheld his dismissal from service on charges of misconduct and corruption. The Court found that the Inquiry Officer had conducted a fair inquiry and considered all necessary evidence, including complaints from the District Bar and statements from prosecution witnesses. The appellant failed to provide a satisfactory defense against the allegations. The Court noted that the appellant had a history of complaints against him and did not adequately clarify his position during the inquiry. The dismissal was deemed valid, and the appeals were dismissed without any order as to costs.
Summary In the case of Fazal Ahmed Naseem Gondal, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the dismissal of the appellant from his position as a Civil Judge-cum-Judicial Magistrate on charges of misconduct and corruption. The Court upheld the findings of the Inquiry Officer, emphasizing that the inquiry was thorough and that the appellant had been given ample opportunity to defend himself. This case highlights the importance of maintaining integrity within the judiciary and the legal system, as well as the procedural safeguards in place to address allegations of misconduct. The ruling serves as a precedent in cases involving civil servants and reinforces the standards expected of judicial officers. Keywords: judiciary integrity, misconduct, corruption, legal standards, procedural safeguards.
Court Supreme Court of Pakistan
Entities Involved Not available
Judges Ch. Ejaz Yousaf, J., Ijaz-ul-Hassan Khan, J.
Lawyers M. Zakria Sh. Advocate Supreme Court for Appellant, Qazi M. Amin, Additional Advocate-General Punjab, M. Akram, D.R. (Conf.) Lahore High Court for Respondent
Petitioners Fazal Ahmed Naseem Gondal
Respondents Registrar, Lahore High Court
Citations 2008 SLD 1380, 2008 PLC 1156
Other Citations PLD 1989 SC 335, 1986 PLC (C.S.) 393
Laws Involved Punjab Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1999, Punjab Subordinate Judiciary Service Tribunal Act, 1991, Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
Sections 3(b), 3(c), 4, 4, 212(3)