SHC Suspends KU Order Canceling Justice Jahangiri’s Degree

 SHC Suspends Karachi University’s Order Canceling Justice Jahangiri’s Law Degree

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday suspended Karachi University’s decision to cancel Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri’s law degree. The court issued a stay order, stopping any action based on the university’s previous notification. Justice Muhammad Iqbal Kalhoro heard the case and accepted the request for temporary relief. Justice Jahangiri had challenged the cancellation, which was ordered by the university’s Unfair Means Committee (UMC) and approved by the Syndicate. The court agreed to hear the full case later.

During the hearing, Karachi University’s Registrar, Prof. Imran Siddiqui, appeared before the bench. He requested more time to submit a formal reply. He stated that the university had received the court’s notice only two days earlier. Justice Kalhoro agreed to grant time but raised a key concern. He asked what would happen if action was taken against the judge during this delay. He warned that serious harm could be done without proper court review.

The petitioner’s lawyer supported the request for more time. However, he insisted that the cancellation order must be suspended in the meantime. The court accepted this and ordered that no further action be taken until the next hearing. Justice Kalhoro noted that the matter concerns a person’s lifelong career and must be handled carefully. He emphasized the importance of justice and fairness in such sensitive cases.

The court also questioned whether Justice Jahangiri had been properly informed. Justice Kalhoro asked if due process was followed before canceling the degree. He said no person should face action without being heard. He even suggested that personal bias may have played a role. The court stressed that every individual has the right to a fair hearing.

Justice Kalhoro said decisions made without hearing all sides carry no legal value. He added that even if a case is decades old, the affected party must be allowed to respond. He called ex parte decisions flawed and unacceptable. The SHC adjourned the hearing until November 20 for further proceedings. The case will continue to be closely watched.