1998 PLP 678 (SCMR)
Dr. M. AFZAL BEG‑‑‑Petitioner Versus UNIVERSITY OF PUNJAB and others‑‑‑Respondents
| Citation | 1998 PLP 678 (SCMR) |
| Forum / Court | Supreme Court of Pakistan |
| Bench Members | Irshad Hasan Khan and Sh. Ijaz Nisar, JJ |
| Parties | Dr. M. AFZAL BEG‑‑‑Petitioner Versus UNIVERSITY OF PUNJAB and others‑‑‑Respondents |
| Primary Law | Constitution of Pakistan (1973)‑‑‑ |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1998 PLP 678 (SCMR)?
This judgment primarily cites: Constitution of Pakistan (1973)‑‑‑ as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1998 PLP 678 (SCMR)?
The case was heard and decided by the Supreme Court of Pakistan bench comprising: Irshad Hasan Khan and Sh. Ijaz Nisar, JJ.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Muhammad Shahzad Shaukat, Advocate Supreme Court and Tanvir Ahmad, Advocate‑on‑Record for Petitioners (in C. P. No. 1551‑L of 1997).
- Ch. Muhammad Farooq, Senior Advocate Supreme Court for Respondent/Caveator.
- Ch. Muhammad Farooq, Senior Advocate Supreme Court for petitioner (in C.P. No. 1615‑L of 1997).
- Date of hearing: 2nd January, 1998
- 2. It is, however, not necessary to examine the merits of the case. Suffice it to say that Mr. Muhammad Shahzad Shaukat, learned counsel for the petitioner and Ch. Muhammad Farooq, Senior Advocate, appearing on behalf of the respondent/caveator, have mutually agreed that status quo be maintained as to the appointment of Dr. Khalid Hamid, as Vice‑Chancellor, University of the Punjab, Lahore till the final disposal of Writ Petition No. 27151 of 1997 pending in the Lahore High Court.
Headnotes / Summary
(On appeal from the judgment/order, dated 26‑11‑1997 and 24‑11‑1997, of the Lahore High Court, Lahore, passed in I.C.A. No.1007/97, C.M. No.2/97 in W.P. No. 27151/97). ‑‑‑‑Art.185(3)‑‑‑Statutory corporation‑‑‑Operation of notification whereby petitioner was appointed as Vice‑Chancellor of University was suspended by High Court while granting interim relief in Constitutional petition filed against him by contesting respondent‑‑‑Validity‑‑‑Counsel of both parties had agreed that status quo be maintained as to the appointment of Vice‑Chancellor concerned till final disposal of Constitutional petition pending in High Court‑‑ Petition for leave to appeal was converted into appeal and disposed of in terms agreed upon by counsel for parties‑‑‑Supreme Court, however, directed that Constitutional petition must be disposed of by High Court during month of February, 1998.
Judgment & Decree
Muhammad Shahzad Shaukat, Advocate Supreme Court and Tanvir Ahmad, Advocate‑on‑Record for Petitioners (in C. P. No. 1551‑L of 1997). Ch. Muhammad Farooq, Senior Advocate Supreme Court for Respondent/Caveator. Ch. Muhammad Farooq, Senior Advocate Supreme Court for petitioner (in C.P. No. 1615‑L of 1997). Date of hearing: 2nd January, 1998 IRSHAD HASAN KHAN, J.‑‑‑Leave to appeal is sought against the interim relief granted by a Division Bench of the Lahore High Court vide impugned order passed in Intra‑Court Appeal No. 1007 of 1997 dated 26‑11‑1997, whereby the operation of the notification, by virtue of which petitioner No.1 herein was appointed as Vice‑Chancellor of the Punjab University, was suspended and the case was listed for hearing on 2‑12‑1997 at 11‑00 a.m.
2. It is, however, not necessary to examine the merits of the case. Suffice it to say that Mr. Muhammad Shahzad Shaukat, learned counsel for the petitioner and Ch. Muhammad Farooq, Senior Advocate, appearing on behalf of the respondent/caveator, have mutually agreed that status quo be maintained as to the appointment of Dr. Khalid Hamid, as Vice‑Chancellor, University of the Punjab, Lahore till the final disposal of Writ Petition No. 27151 of 1997 pending in the Lahore High Court.
3. In the circumstances, we convert this petition into appeal and dispose of the same in the terms agreed upon by the learned counsel for the parties. However, it is directed that the writ petition shall be disposed of by the High Court during the month of February, 1998. A.A./M‑100/S Order accordingly.