The Sindh High Court (SHC) has dismissed a petition seeking the restoration of student unions and imposed a fine on the petitioner during the hearing.
During the proceedings, the court directed the petitioner to deposit a fine of Rs10,000 with the Sindh High Court Clinic after the petitioner failed to provide satisfactory answers to the court’s queries.
Justice Adnan-ul-Karim Memon, while hearing the case, questioned the rationale behind restoring student unions, observing that the education sector was already in a fragile state. He asked the petitioner to clarify the purpose and benefits of student unions.
The petitioner’s counsel argued that student unions serve as a platform for student representation in policy-making processes. However, Justice Memon raised concerns by comparing student unions to factory unions and questioned whether such bodies would be used to pressure or threaten vice chancellors.
The court also sought details about the petitioner’s current status, including whether they were still a student. It was noted that the case file contained documents dating back to 2021, for which the petitioner could not provide a clear explanation.
After hearing the arguments, the court dismissed the petition and imposed a fine, concluding the proceedings.
