April 8, 2026 - Comments Off on SHC Sets Aside NCCIA Director Appointment Over Irregularity Concerns

SHC Sets Aside NCCIA Director Appointment Over Irregularity Concerns

The Sindh High Court has set aside the appointment of the provincial director of the National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency (NCCIA), ruling that the position was unlawfully assigned to a junior officer. The court directed authorities to appoint the senior-most eligible officer to hold acting charge until a regular promotion is made. The bench observed that the decision violated statutory rules and principles of merit, describing the appointment as arbitrary and without lawful authority. The ruling also raised questions about administrative practices following the transfer of cybercrime functions from the FIA to NCCIA, reinforcing the importance of transparency and due process in public sector appointments.

Published by: Digital Rights Foundation in Digital Rights Tracker

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