5566/2025 Const. P. Muhammad Humayyun Bakht (Petitioner) V/S Federation of Pakistan & others (Respondent)
Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Adnan-ul-Karim Memon(Author), Hon'ble Mr. Justice Zulfiqar Ali Sangi
5566/2025 Const. P. Muhammad Humayyun Bakht (Petitioner) V/S Federation of Pakistan & others (Respondent) Sindh High Court
Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Adnan-ul-Karim Memon(Author), Hon'ble Mr. Justice Zulfiqar Ali Sangi Order Date: 17-FEB-26
It is well settled that inclusion of a person???s name in the PNIL without any legal basis or due process violated Article 15 and other fundamental rights, and keeping the name of petitioner on the PNIL has no statutory backing and cannot override constitutional freedoms. Similarly, when the procedure lacked due process and cogent legal justification, the freedom of movement cannot be curtailed arbitrarily and must adhere to statutory safeguards as authorities must provide written reasons and afford an affected person a meaningful opportunity to be heard before placing names on restrictive lists, failing which such acts violate fundamental rights and are liable to be set aside. Accordingly, the petition is disposed of with a declaration that the respondents are duty bound to remove the petitioner???s name from the PNIL and restore his right to travel unless a lawful basis supported by due process and clear legal authority is shown.