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August 5, 2025

Sibte Awan

Pakistan

Justice After 10 Years: Supreme Court Reinstates Malik Muhammad Ramzan with Full Benefits

In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has overturned the dismissal of Malik Muhammad Ramzan, restoring his employment after a ten-year legal struggle. The apex court not only reinstated him but also ordered his promotion and the payment of all pending dues for the last decade. The ruling came under Civil Petition No. 2768-L/2022, challenging the Punjab Service Tribunal’s decision dated January 24, 2022. Violation of Legal Procedure A three-member bench headed by Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi, and comprising Justice Musarrat Hilali and Justice Mian Gul Hassan Aurangzeb, found serious violations of Sections 9 and 10 of the