IRFAN ALI PITAFI vs SECRETARY (COLLEGES) EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SINDH — 2026 PLC(CS) 75 SUPREME-COURT

Case information

Citation: 2026 PLC(CS) 75 SUPREME-COURT
Court: Supreme Court of Pakistan
Year: 2026
Reporter: PLC
Parties: IRFAN ALI PITAFI vs SECRETARY (COLLEGES) EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SINDH
Subject matter: Criminal
Provisions referred to: Sindh Service Tribunals Act (XV of 1973)

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Judgment text as reported

IRFAN ALI PITAFI VS SECRETARY (COLLEGES) EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SINDH. Art. 212---Sindh Service Tribunals Act (XV of 1973), Ss. 4 & 5---Service Tribunal---Jurisdiction, powers and scope---The factual controversy with regard to the recruitment process and verification of documents germane to the appointments are required to be resolved by the Service Tribunal, being the first fact-finding forum in service matters---The Service Tribunal exercised exclusive jurisdiction in the matters relating to the terms and conditions of service of civil servants and for the matters connected therewith or ancillary thereto---The fundamental philosophy of the appellate jurisdiction is to ensure checks and balances by means of re-evaluation and re-examination of the orders passed by the lower fora or authority---The wisdom of setting up a Service Tribunal under Article 212 of the Constitution was to deal with and decide matters relating to the terms and conditions of service of civil servants---The Service Tribunal may, on appeal, confirm, set aside, vary or modify the order appealed against and for the purpose of deciding any appeal it is deemed to be a civil court---The astuteness of discretion in judicial power is meant to serve and advance the cause of justice in a judicious manner in aid of justice.

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