Law: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973

Section: 199,4,9,18,25

  Summary of the Case The petitioner, a Physical Education Teacher (BS-09) appointed in 2012, was declared a bogus degree holder, and his salary was stopped from 11.08.2023. His name was mistakenly included in a list of fake degree holders during a court-directed inquiry. The petitioner claimed: His degree was genuine and verified by Shah Abdul Latif University. He was not given proper hearing. The action was illegal and unconstitutional. The government argued: A committee reviewed credentials. Many candidates were found ineligible at recruitment stage (qualification issues, domicile issues, etc.). 🧠Court’s Decision: The Court did not decide the merits finally. It directed the authorities to: Re-verify the petitioner’s credentials Give him a proper hearing Issue a speaking order within 2 weeks if credentials are valid 👉 Final Result: Petition disposed of with directions (not dismissed, not fully allowed). ⚖️ Sections / Laws Used Article 199 – Constitution of Pakistan (Constitutional Petition) Articles 4, 9, 18, 25 – Fundamental Rights: Article 4 → Right of individuals to be dealt with in accordance with law Article 9 → Security of person Article 18 → Freedom of profession Article 25 → Equality of citizens Reference Case: C.P. No. D-3964/2013 (earlier directions for verification of credentials) 🏷️ Two 2-word Descriptions Degree Verification Due Process O R D E R  The petitioner has filed the captioned Constitutional Petition under Article 199 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973, with the following prayer: - To declare the act of Respondent No.2 regarding the declaration of the petitioner as a bogus degree holder vide impugned order dated 11.08.2023, without proper enquiry, as illegal and violative of dicta laid down by the Supreme Court of Pakistan and set aside to the extent of the petitioner; Direct the Respondent No.2 to immediately release the salary and arrears of the petitioner in light of the letter dated 21.10.2024 and the verified degree from the Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur; Restrain the Respondents from taking any coercive action against the…