| Case ID |
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| Body |
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| Case Number |
C.Ps. Nos. D-228 of 2004, 2157 of 2008, 2576, 2353 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 13, 2020 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 15, 2019 |
| Decision |
The court addressed significant irregularities and illegalities in the conduct of the Combined Competitive Examination, 2003, conducted by the Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC). It was determined that the results had been manipulated to favor certain candidates, undermining the integrity of the examination process. The court emphasized the need for transparency and meritocracy in public service appointments, directing the formation of an Inquiry Commission to thoroughly investigate the examination process and recommend actions to rectify the injustices faced by the petitioners. The court ruled that the entire competitive examination process was tainted by fraud and directed that appropriate measures be taken to ensure that competent candidates are selected based on merit rather than favoritism. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the allegations of manipulation and corruption in the Combined Competitive Examination conducted by the Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) in 2003. The petitioners argued that favoritism led to the wrongful selection of candidates, undermining the merit-based system essential for civil service appointments. The Sindh High Court, presided over by Justices Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Abdul Maalik Gaddi, and Muhammad Saleem Shaikh, found significant evidence of tampering with results and irregularities in the examination process. The court highlighted the importance of maintaining integrity and transparency in public appointments, ordering the establishment of an Inquiry Commission to investigate the claims thoroughly. The decision underscores the principles of justice and the necessity of ensuring that civil service positions are awarded based on merit rather than personal connections or favoritism, which could lead to a compromised civil service structure. The court's ruling is pivotal in promoting a fair and just selection process in public services, reinforcing the rule of law and meritocracy in government appointments. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD ALI MAZHAR,
JUSTICE ABDUL MAALIK GADDI,
JUSTICE MUHAMMAD SALEEM SHAIKH
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| Lawyers |
Ali Ahmed Kurd,
Ahmed Pirzada,
Khalid Javed,
Abid S. Zuberi,
M.M. Aqil Awan,
Saleem Akhtar,
Shaikh Altaf Ahmed,
Mushtaq A. Memon,
Bhajandas Tejwani,
Neel Keshav,
Syed Amir Ali Shah Jilani,
Abdul Salam Memon,
Hyder Bux Shar,
Basil Nabi Malik,
Kazim Abbasi,
Asadullah Magsi,
Mukhtiar Hussain Kazi,
Abdul Majeed Khoso,
Muhammad Junaid Farooqi,
Malik Naeem Iqbal,
G.M. Bhutto,
Suhail H.K. Rana,
Farhatullah,
Ahmed Pirzada, Advocate,
Talat Hussain Shah
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| Petitioners |
Not available
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| Respondents |
PROVINCE OF SINDH
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| Citations |
2020 SLD 2352,
2020 PLC 1156
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| Other Citations |
2014 SCMR 949,
2017 SCMR 1519,
2006 SCMR 1876,
PLD 2013 SC 829,
2013 SCMR 1752,
2015 SCMR 456,
PLD 2013 SC 268,
PLD 1991 SC 973,
2017 SCMR 369,
1999 SCMR 2405,
2005 SCMR 445
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| Laws Involved |
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| Sections |
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