MUHAMMAD NASIR ISMAIL vs GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB through Secretary Law and Parliamentary Affairs Division, Lahore art — 2025 SCMR 708 SUPREME-COURT

Case information

Citation: 2025 SCMR 708 SUPREME-COURT
Court: Supreme Court of Pakistan
Year: 2025
Reporter: SCMR
Parties: MUHAMMAD NASIR ISMAIL vs GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB through Secretary Law and Parliamentary Affairs Division, Lahore art

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Judgment text as reported

MUHAMMAD NASIR ISMAIL VS GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB through Secretary Law and Parliamentary Affairs Division, Lahore art. 10a---Civil service---Disciplinary proceedings---Due process---affected civil servants must be granted a fair hearing, and disciplinary proceedings must adhere to legal requirements---Due process ensures that no officer is unjustly penalized without being given an opportunity to present their defense---Courts must exercise judicial restraint and avoid undue interference with executive discretion---Judicial review is necessary to prevent abuse of power---Courts must respect autonomy of Executive branch in managing its employees---Judicial intervention should be limited to cases involving clear illegality, arbitrariness, or mala fide intent---Courts must balance individual rights with the larger public interest.

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