GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB through Secretary, Schools Education Department, Lahore vs ABDUR REHMAN 'Plain meaning rule' — 2022 SCMR 25 SUPREME-COURT

Case information

Citation: 2022 SCMR 25 SUPREME-COURT
Court: Supreme Court of Pakistan
Year: 2022
Reporter: SCMR
Parties: GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB through Secretary, Schools Education Department, Lahore vs ABDUR REHMAN 'Plain meaning rule'

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GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB through Secretary, Schools Education Department, Lahore VS ABDUR REHMAN 'Plain meaning rule'---Scope---Said rule verbalized interpretation using the ordinary meaning of the language and the starting point was the language itself, and if the words were not statutorily defined, the ordinary meanings may be derived from the dictionary---When the words were clear nothing remained to be seen, but if the words were ambiguous or uncertain then other aids could be used---While applying the rule of plain meaning, hardship or inconvenience, if any, could not become the foundation to modify or alter the meaning.

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