Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan
Provincial Police Officer KPK Peshawar v. Hanifullah
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CPLA No. 302-P of 2023
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Background
Background
In Hanifullah’s case, the FCC held that a disclosed conviction carrying a Rs 500 fine could not permanently bar police recruitment. Consideration, not automatic appointment.
Legal questions
Legal questions
Whether a disclosed minor conviction under sections 285/286 PPC carrying a Rs 500 fine could permanently prevent consideration for police recruitment.
Court holding
What the Court decided
The minor conviction could not impose a permanent bar on Hanifullah’s induction into police service, particularly because he had disclosed it and was not a habitual offender. The nature of the offence, penalty and proportionate consequences mattered.
Final outcome
Final outcome
CPLA dismissed as meritless and leave refused. Peshawar High Court direction to consider Hanifullah for the constable post remained intact; no automatic appointment or reversal of conviction was ordered.
Practical effect
What the decision means in practice
CPLA dismissed as meritless and leave refused. Peshawar High Court direction to consider Hanifullah for the constable post remained intact; no automatic appointment or reversal of conviction was ordered.
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