| Case ID |
f8a9047e-e345-470e-b46f-03016dccc204 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Review Petitions Nos. 310, 311 and 217 of 20 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 07, 2020 |
| Hearing Date |
Dec 07, 2020 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan upheld the conviction of the accused under sections 466, 468, and 471 of the Penal Code and section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947. The case dealt with the accused's manipulation of a fake acquittal decision to re-join government service, leading to his prosecution by the Anti-Corruption Department. The court found that the accused's actions were treacherous and that the judgment of acquittal was based on false premises. The dismissal of the petition for leave to appeal indicates the court's firm stance against corruption and its commitment to uphold the integrity of the legal system. |
| Summary |
The case revolves around the conviction of an individual who produced a fake acquittal decision to re-join government service. The Supreme Court of Pakistan, in its ruling on December 7, 2020, reaffirmed the lower court's conviction under various sections of the Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act. The case highlights the importance of integrity in public service and the legal ramifications of corruption. The court's decision serves as a precedent in combating fraudulent practices within governmental structures, reinforcing that individuals cannot escape the consequences of their actions, especially when they exploit legal loopholes for personal gain. This ruling strengthens the legal framework surrounding public service eligibility and accountability, emphasizing the judiciary's role in maintaining ethical standards in governance. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Government of Punjab,
SHAHEEN AIRPORT SERVICES,
NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION
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| Judges |
MUSHIR ALAM, JUSTICE,
SAJJAD ALI SHAH, JUSTICE,
QAZI MUHAMMAD AMIN AHMED, JUSTICE
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| Lawyers |
Khalid Anwar, Senior Advocate Supreme Court,
Rashid Anwar, Advocate Supreme Court,
Shahid Anwar Bajwa, Advocate Supreme Court,
Sohail Mahmood, Additional AGP,
Ayyaz Shaukat, DAG,
Ibrar Saleem, Dy. Reg. NIRC,
Ch. Faisal Farid, Additional AG Punjab,
Rab Nawaz Zahid, Director IRI,
Fazal Hussain, Director Labour
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| Petitioners |
SHAHEEN AIRPORT SERVICES AND ANOTHER
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| Respondents |
NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION THROUGH CHAIRMAN AND OTHERS
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| Citations |
2021 SLD 581,
2021 SCMR 294
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947
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| Sections |
466,
468,
471,
5(2)
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