5954/2018 Const. P. Shah Masih (Petitioner) V/S I.G of Police & Ors (Respondent)
Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Adnan-ul-Karim Memon(Author), Hon'ble Mr. Justice Zulfiqar Ali Sangi
5954/2018 Const. P. Shah Masih (Petitioner) V/S I.G of Police & Ors (Respondent) Sindh High Court
Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Adnan-ul-Karim Memon(Author), Hon'ble Mr. Justice Zulfiqar Ali Sangi Order Date: 12-MAY-26
In view of the above, it is held that while the offer of appointment was conditional, the subsequent rejection of the petitioner???s candidature, based solely on acquitted criminal cases without any independent adverse material or reasoned justification, cannot be sustained in law. The impugned decision to the extent that the petitioner suffers from arbitrariness, lack of fair consideration, and violates the constitutional guarantees of equality, non-discrimination, and fair treatment in public employment. 12. Accordingly, the petition is allowed. The competent authority of respondents is directed to issue the appointment order in his favour forthwith strictly in accordance with law, treating his acquittal as a neutral factor unless any other lawful impediment exists. All pending application(s) stand disposed of in the avode terms. However, with no order as to costs.