1913/2017 Const. P. Gulzar Ahmed (Petitioner) V/S Province of Sindh and others (Respondent)

Sindh High Court2018

Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Muhammad Faisal Kamal Alam(Author)

1913/2017 Const. P. Gulzar Ahmed (Petitioner) V/S Province of Sindh and others (Respondent) Sindh High Court

Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Muhammad Faisal Kamal Alam(Author) Order Date: 31-MAY-18

Cutting of Trees (Environment): Green Belt with trees is a 'Public Trust' resource. Environmental Human Rights are in fact fundamental human rights. Plea of National Security is also justiciable. "Rational Basis Test" explained. Balance is to be struck between the policies relating to security and civil liberties. State Institutions are subject to the accountability. Judiciary in a Muslim Polity is clothed with greater obligation. Only concern council can direct the cutting of dangerous trees under paragraph 55 of Part II-Schedule II of SLGA 2013.

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1913/2017 Const. P. Gulzar Ahmed (Petitioner) V/S Province of Sindh and others (Respondent)

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