| Case ID |
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| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition for Leave to Appeal No.343 of 2004 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 10, 2004 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan granted leave to appeal to consider the points raised by the petitioner regarding the jurisdiction of the Federal and Punjab Service Tribunals. The petitioner, Dr. Azam Sarfraz, contended that his dismissal from service and the subsequent rejection of his appeals by both tribunals constituted a miscarriage of justice. The Supreme Court decided to examine the conflicting decisions of the tribunals and determine whether their findings on jurisdiction were tenable. The appeal was set to be heard after the filing of concise statements and due service upon the respondents within a specified period. |
| Summary |
In this pivotal case, Dr. Azam Sarfraz, a civil servant initially employed by the Federal Government under the Population Welfare Programme, challenged his dismissal from service following the conversion of the department into a Provincial entity. The case brought into question the jurisdictional authority of both the Federal and Punjab Service Tribunals after they declined to entertain his appeal. This decision by the Supreme Court of Pakistan to grant leave to appeal is significant as it addresses the complex issues surrounding jurisdictional authority and the potential miscarriage of justice due to conflicting tribunal decisions. The case underscores the importance of a fair and equitable resolution in accordance with the law, highlighting the Supreme Court's role in ensuring justice in cases involving service tribunals. Keywords such as 'Supreme Court of Pakistan', 'service tribunals', 'jurisdictional authority', and 'miscarriage of justice' are pertinent and trending, ensuring high visibility and relevance in legal discussions. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Government of Punjab,
Government of Pakistan,
Ministry of Population Welfare
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| Judges |
Syed Deedar Hussain Shah,
Falak Sher
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Bilal,
Mehr Khan Malik
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| Petitioners |
Dr. Azam Sarfraz
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| Respondents |
4 others,
Government of Pakistan through Secretary, Establishment Division, Islamabad
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| Citations |
2004 SLD 1199,
2004 SCMR 1451
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Service Tribunals Act,
Punjab Service Tribunals Act,
Constitution of Pakistan
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| Sections |
4,
4,
212(3)
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