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In a reported judgment, the Federal Service Tribunal set aside the major penalty of compulsory retirement imposed upon a...
26/02/2026

In a reported judgment, the Federal Service Tribunal set aside the major penalty of compulsory retirement imposed upon a civil servant just two weeks before his superannuation. The Honourable Tribunal held that such action was in violation of Rule 54-A of Fundametal Rules and Rule 417-A of the Civil Service Regulations, as well as the relevant provisions of the ESTA Code, which require expeditious disposal of departmental proceedings, particularly when an employee is at the verge of retirement and pension papers are required to be finalized in advance. The Tribunal observed that concluding proceedings at the eleventh hour and imposing a major penalty adversely affecting pensionary benefits defeats the spirit of service jurisprudence and causes serious prejudice to vested rights.

The case was successfully argued by Mr. Sanaullah Khan, Partner at Lex Elit.

The learned Federal Service Tribunal has allowed an appeal filed by Lex Elit on behalf of its client, setting aside the ...
21/02/2026

The learned Federal Service Tribunal has allowed an appeal filed by Lex Elit on behalf of its client, setting aside the penalty of compulsory retirement. The Tribunal observed that the Inquiry Officer had recommended a minor penalty and that the competent authority, while imposing a major penalty, failed to record reasons for disagreement. It was further held that no deliberate embezzlement was established, the alleged overpayments had already been recovered, and the matter at most constituted negligence. Declaring the impugned order disproportionate and legally unsustainable, the Tribunal upheld the recommendation of minor penalty.

🏛️ Another Legal Victory for Team Lex Elit!Team Lex Elit has successfully secured a favorable judgment before the Federa...
26/01/2026

🏛️ Another Legal Victory for Team Lex Elit!

Team Lex Elit has successfully secured a favorable judgment before the Federal Service Tribunal in a case involving alleged unauthorized absence of 200 days on medical grounds. Mr. Sanaullah Khan effectively represented the client, resulting in the condonation of delay and the setting aside of the major penalty of removal from service being excessive penalty for the charge alleged.

The Honorable Tribunal relied upon landmark precedents including 2025 SCMR 708, 2008 SCMR 214, and 2020 PLC (CS) 200, reinforcing the legal position and ensuring justice prevailed.

Lex Elit LLP is pleased to announce a significant victory before the Federal Service Tribunal, Islamabad, where Partner ...
12/09/2025

Lex Elit LLP is pleased to announce a significant victory before the Federal Service Tribunal, Islamabad, where Partner Mr. Sanaullah Khan, Advocate High Court, represented appellant Muhammad Riaz. Despite being senior, the appellant was unjustly deferred in a DPC due to a minor penalty, while juniors were promoted, and he received promotion only with immediate effect shortly before retirement. Relying on authoritative precedents (2016 SCMR 1784; 2023 SCMR 1514), the Tribunal held that a minor penalty cannot bar promotion and such deferment violated Article 25 of the Constitution. The appeal was allowed, directing ante-dated promotion with seniority and consequential benefits, marking another milestone achievement for Lex Elit LLP in safeguarding civil servants' rights.

May the departed soul rest in eternal peace.
01/09/2025

May the departed soul rest in eternal peace.

Be a responsible citizen and file your tax returns before you become a non-filer.
22/07/2025

Be a responsible citizen and file your tax returns before you become a non-filer.

Mr. Sanaullah Khan, Partner at Lex Elit LLP, successfully defended the client before the Federal Service Tribunal, Islam...
29/06/2025

Mr. Sanaullah Khan, Partner at Lex Elit LLP, successfully defended the client before the Federal Service Tribunal, Islamabad in two appeals—one for setting aside the minor penalty of withholding increments for three months, and the other for expunging adverse ACR remarks due to non-communication within time. This marks the fourth consecutive win for the same client, whose earlier appeals for withdrawal of LPR and reinstatement after removal from service were also allowed.

Mr. Sanaullah Khan, Partner at Lex Elit LLP, successfully argued before the Federal Service Tribunal on behalf of Mr. Fa...
15/06/2025

Mr. Sanaullah Khan, Partner at Lex Elit LLP, successfully argued before the Federal Service Tribunal on behalf of Mr. Faisal Rehan, a senior UDC at the President’s Secretariat. Despite being No.1 in the seniority list and having an unblemished 15-year service record, he was unjustly denied promotion due to procedural lapses by the DPC. The Tribunal set aside the impugned promorion orders and further directed to consider the Appellant for promotion from rve date of deferment. Justice prevailed!twd

Team Lex Elit successfully defended a client in a criminal case registered under Sections 420, 468, and 471 of the Pakis...
28/05/2025

Team Lex Elit successfully defended a client in a criminal case registered under Sections 420, 468, and 471 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), wherein the client was charged with possessing a fraudulent visa. The defence was led by Mr. Sanaullah Khan during the trial. The Learned Trial Court delivered a detailed judgment, specifically elaborating on Article 129(g) of the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984. The Court observed that the prosecution failed to produce the most crucial piece of evidence — the allegedly forged visa — and invoked Article 129(g), holding that adverse inference could be drawn against the prosecution for withholding vital evidence. Furthermore, the Court categorically held that Section 420 PPC was not attracted in the instant case, as the essential ingredients of the offence — deception and dishonest inducement causing wrongful gain or loss — were not established by the prosecution. Consequently, due to the prosecution’s failure to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt, the client was honourably acquitted of all charges.

Team Lex Elit filed an appeal before the Federal Service Tribunal on behalf of our client, challenging the penalty of Ce...
20/05/2025

Team Lex Elit filed an appeal before the Federal Service Tribunal on behalf of our client, challenging the penalty of Censure. After hearing arguments presented by Mr. Sanaullah Khan (Partner), the Tribunal accepted the appeal, holding that the competent authority cannot override the recommendations of the inquiry officer without following due process of law.

Team Lex Elit wishes all Muslim umma happiest Eid Mubarak.
31/03/2025

Team Lex Elit wishes all Muslim umma happiest Eid Mubarak.

On behalf of FIA's Assistant Directors, Team Lex Elit disputed the allocation of posts for Police Service of Pakistan of...
11/03/2025

On behalf of FIA's Assistant Directors, Team Lex Elit disputed the allocation of posts for Police Service of Pakistan officers in FIA, which exceeded the 25 Deputy Director (Investigation) posts stipulated. After hearing the case over consecutive weeks, Hon'ble Justice Babar Sattar allowed the Writ Petition and set aside the excess allocation of posts to PSP officers. Mr. Sanaullah Khan (Partner) presented the case for the petitioner.

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