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In these circumstances, while taking note of the statement made by the learned Assistant Attorney General that petitioner No.2 is not on any stop list and is free to travel abroad on valid documents, this petition is dis…
2220/2026 Const. P. Muhammad Javaid & others (Petitioner) V/S Province of Sindh & others (Respondent)
In the instant matter, the petitioners have specifically challenged the jurisdictional legality of the impugned order and the discriminatory denial of relief already granted by this Court to similarly placed employees. M…
2194/2024 Const. P. Rollins Industries (Pvt) Ltd (Petitioner) V/S Learned SLAT and Others (Respondent)
Accordingly, in view of the settled law laid down by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, the impugned judgment of the Sindh Labour Appellate Tribunal to the extent of denial of full back benefits suffers from legal infirmity…
4355/2025 Const. P. Muhammad Zakria (Petitioner) V/S Federation of Pakistan & others (Respondent)
Prima facie, the petitioner???s citizenship has been consistently recognized as evidenced by his CNIC and Pakistani passports issued and renewed since 1989. Even when a doubt arose in 2009, it was duly verified through …
786/2025 Const. P. M/s AA Joyland (Pvt)Ltd Thr Malik Amjad (Petitioner) V/S Province of Sindh & Others (Respondent)
Constitutional petition dismissed, tenant barred from invoking Article 199 after failing to pursue statutory remedy, eviction upheld on concurrent findings of default.…
2418/2017 Const. P. S.M. Kaleem Makki (Petitioner) V/S Province of Sindh and Ors (Respondent)
In view of the above legal position, we are of the considered opinion that the withdrawal of the Petitioner???s absorption in the PSS cadre was lawful and in compliance with the judgment of the Supreme Court. The promot…
650/2021 Const. P. Sikandar Ali Sial and Others (Petitioner) V/S Fed. of Pakistan and Others (Respondent)
After arguing the matter at some length, learned counsel for the Petitioners submitted that, pursuant to the Order of the Supreme Court of Pakistan dated 21.06.2012, passed in C.P. No. 2523 of 2011, the Petitioners were …
989/2026 Const. P. Muhammad Abdullah (Petitioner) V/S Pakistan International Airlines & others (Respondent)
Furthermore, no mala fide, favoritism, or abuse of authority has been specifically pleaded with supporting particulars, nor has any material been produced to demonstrate that the process was conducted in a manner contrar…
1011/2023 Const. P. Ebrahim Abdul Ali Thr. Fatima Abbas (Petitioner) V/S Xth ADJ, Karachi South and Others (Respondent)
Lastly, the findings recorded by the learned Appellate Court are findings of fact arrived at after remand, examination of the postman, and scrutiny of documentary evidence based on the cross-examination of the witness. I…
4653/2024 Const. P. Saqib (Petitioner) V/S Rollins Industries Pvt Ltd & Others (Respondent)
Accordingly, in view of the settled law laid down by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, the impugned judgment of the Sindh Labour Appellate Tribunal to the extent of denial of full back benefits suffers from legal infirmity…
5500/2025 Const. P. Legal Aid Society (Petitioner) V/S NADRA & others (Respondent)
In view of the above, both petitions are allowed and Respondent No.1 NADRA, in coordination with the concerned Union Councils and the Social Welfare Department, is directed to devise and implement a uniform and child-sen…
868/2026 Const. P. Maula Bux Sahito & others (Petitioner) V/S Province of Sindh & others (Respondent)
So far as the issue of seniority is concerned, it is well settled that disputes relating to seniority, promotion, or other service matters of civil servants are to be agitated before the competent Service Tribunal consti…
5566/2025 Const. P. Muhammad Humayyun Bakht (Petitioner) V/S Federation of Pakistan & others (Respondent)
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 …
2773/2024 Const. P. Mst. Shamim Akhtar & Others (Petitioner) V/S Fed. of Pakistan and Others (Respondent)
We are not satisfied with such deduction from the service benefits of deceased at this stage and reject the PSM???s request to deduct utility and rent costs from the settlement. The Nazir is directed to recalculate the d…
4498/2017 Const. P. Masood Ahmed (Petitioner) V/S Fed of Pakistan & Ors (Respondent)
Consequently, the instant petition bearing No. 6268 of 2024 is allowed to the extent that the absorption of Respondent No.5 into the Ministry of National Food Security & Research, along with all consequential benefits ac…
4863/2023 Const. P. M/s Frontier Constabulary (Petitioner) V/S Saleem ur Rehman & Ors (Respondent)
The findings recorded by the learned Single Member and upheld by the learned Full Bench of NIRC are based on proper appreciation of evidence and are neither perverse nor arbitrary. No violation of principles of natural j…
1994/2025 Const. P. Ghulam Murtaza Lahbar (Petitioner) V/S Province of Sindh & Others (Respondent)
In the circumstances of the case, we are of the considered view that the appointment of Respondent No.2 as Vice Chancellor of respondent university was made through a lawful process under the applicable statutory framewo…
982/2021 Const. P. Syed Naseem Ahmed Rizvi (Petitioner) V/S PTCL and Others (Respondent)
However, prima facie, this is a fit case for the exercise of constitutional jurisdiction. The ends of justice, protection of fundamental rights, and enforcement of the rule of law demand that the Respondent authorities b…
5467/2019 Const. P. Nooruddin Abro (Petitioner) V/S EOBI and Ors (Respondent)
For the foregoing reasons, the petitioner has failed to establish any illegality or arbitrariness in the decision of the Departmental Promotion Committee or the impugned order dated 02.05.2019. The deferment of his promo…
2208/2026 Const. P. Iftikhar Ahmed (Petitioner) V/S Zahid Aziz & others (Respondent)
In such circumstances, this Court is of the view that blocking or suspension of a CNIC of a judgment-debtor is unlawful in the absence of any express provision in the C.P.C., Financial Institutions Ordinance, 2001, or Se…
5581/2024 Const. P. Ahmed Nawaz Muri (Petitioner) V/S Province of Sindh & Others (Respondent)
It is reiterated that the State is constitutionally bound under Article 25-A of the Constitution to provide free and compulsory education and to ensure that public institutions function effectively with dignity and safet…
59/2026 Const. P. Mst. Zubaida (Petitioner) V/S Inspector General of Police, Sindh & Others (Respondent)
The allegations and counter-allegations raised by the parties primarily relate to disputed questions of fact, which do not warrant interference in constitutional jurisdiction in the absence of any mala fide or patent ill…
621/2021 Const. P. Zameer-ul-Islam S/o Qamar-ul-Islam (Petitioner) V/S Nimra Anwaar and another (Respondent)
No jurisdictional error, illegality, perversity or misapplication of law has been pointed out in the impugned judgment which may justify interference in exercise of constitutional jurisdiction. The findings recorded by t…
6370/2024 Const. P. Saeed Ahmed (Petitioner) V/S Fed. of Pakistan and Another (Respondent)
The petition is therefore allowed in the terms that the continued inclusion of the petitioner???s name in the PNIL is declared to be illegal, without lawful authority, and of no legal effect. Respondent No. 2/FIA is dire…
2086/2016 Const. P. Muhammads Anis Khan and Ors (Petitioner) V/S P.D.O.H.A and Ors (Respondent)
At this stage, both parties have agreed to the disposal of the present petition in terms of an application filed under Order XXIII Rule 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, whereby they have amicably settled their dis…
291/2026 Const. P. Azam Mirza (Petitioner) V/S The XII Sr. Civil Judge Khi Central & another (Respondent)
As regards future rent, the Rent Controller has adopted a balanced and equitable approach by directing the deposit of rent subject to the outcome of civil litigation. This ensures protection of both parties??? interests …
690/2025 Const. P. M/s. Khas Trading Through Attorney M. Rafiq Nizami (Petitioner) V/S Habib Ismail Lotia & Others (Respondent)
In view of the foregoing and after arguing the matter at some length, learned counsel for the parties have mutually agreed to the disposal of the instant petition on the undertaking that the Petitioner/Tenant shall vacat…
2196/2024 Const. P. Rollins Industries (Pvt) Ltd (Petitioner) V/S Learned SLAT and Others (Respondent)
Accordingly, in view of the settled law laid down by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, the impugned judgment of the Sindh Labour Appellate Tribunal to the extent of denial of full back benefits suffers from legal infirmity…
1137/2023 Const. P. Jamil Ahmed S/o Fazal Elahi (Petitioner) V/S Muhammad Shoaib and Othes (Respondent)
??? scope of Constitutional Jurisdiction in rent matters is confined to ascertain whether the Courts below have flouted the statute or failed to follow the law relating thereto. ??? by conferring only one right of appeal…
6268/2024 Const. P. Luke Victor (Petitioner) V/S Fed. of Pakistan and Others (Respondent)
Consequently, the instant petition bearing No. 6268 of 2024 is allowed to the extent that the absorption of Respondent No.5 into the Ministry of National Food Security & Research, along with all consequential benefits ac…
1012/2023 Const. P. A. Tahir Thr. Abbas Bandukwala Thr. Adnan Abbas (Petitioner) V/S Xth ADJ, Karachi South and Others (Respondent)
Lastly, the findings recorded by the learned Appellate Court are findings of fact arrived at after remand, examination of the postman, and scrutiny of documentary evidence based on the cross-examination of the witness. I…
631/2025 Const. P. Malik Muhammad Zubair Thr Attorney Malik M Zubair (Petitioner) V/S Jinnah Cooperative Housing Society & Others (Respondent)
Findings concurrently recorded by the learned lower fora cannot be disturbed in writ jurisdiction of this Court under Article 199 of the Constitution.…
2195/2024 Const. P. Rollins Industries (Pvt) Ltd (Petitioner) V/S Learned SLAT and Others (Respondent)
Accordingly, in view of the settled law laid down by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, the impugned judgment of the Sindh Labour Appellate Tribunal to the extent of denial of full back benefits suffers from legal infirmity…
2227/2026 Const. P. Noman Raisi (Petitioner) V/S Federation of Pakistan & others (Respondent)
This Court is mindful that constitutional jurisdiction under Article 199 of the Constitution is discretionary and equitable in nature and cannot ordinarily be invoked to interfere in matters involving immigration control…
135/2025 Const. P. Mst. Farzana Anwar K.K (Petitioner) V/S The Chairman Union Committee No: 3, Mpk City & oth (Respondent)
??? The words ???not being an interim order??? used in section 21 SRPO confirm that the legislature did not intend to make an interim order as challengeable. ??? A writ petition under Article 199, against an interim orde…
4655/2024 Const. P. Muhammad Amir Hameed (Petitioner) V/S Rollins Industries Pvt Ltd & Others (Respondent)
Accordingly, in view of the settled law laid down by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, the impugned judgment of the Sindh Labour Appellate Tribunal to the extent of denial of full back benefits suffers from legal infirmity…
5289/2023 Const. P. M/s Shaheen Airport Services (SAPS) (Petitioner) V/S Riaz Ahmed Khan and Others (Respondent)
Applying these principles, the present case reveals no jurisdictional error. The NIRC exercised jurisdiction expressly conferred under the Industrial Relations Act, 2012. The findings regarding the status of the responde…
3906/2026 Const. P. Sajid Maroof (Petitioner) V/S Province of Sindh & Ors (Respondent)
In view of the above, no further direction under Article 199 of the Constitution is required in the matter as discussed in the preceding paragraph. 13. The petition is accordingly disposed of with the observation that th…
Const. P. 4566/2026 (D.B.) Mrs. Farhana Majeed & Ashfaq Ali Siddiqui V/S House Building Finance Company Limited & Others
Writ petition to challenge auction sale not maintainable after exhausting appeal before High Court.…
Const. P. 128/2026 (S.B.) Irshad Ali V/S Imran Ali & 02 Others
Constitutional petition dismissed; custody of minor maintained with maternal grandmother; welfare of child held paramount; disputed paternity not determinable in guardianship proceedings.…
Const. P. 4778/2026 (D.B.) M/s. Muhammad Bin Qasim Cooperative HSL V/S Government of Sindh & Others
Accordingly, keeping in view the availability of an efficacious alternate remedy, pendency of proceedings before the competent Special Cooperative Court, and the principles governing exercise of constitutional jurisdicti…
Const. P. 4783/2026 (D.B.) Shafique Ahmed Khan V/S Federation of Pakistan & others
It is a settled principle that judicial review under Article 199 is directed against illegality, arbitrariness, mala fide, or violation of mandatory statutory provisions, and not against administrative discretion exercis…
Const. P. 4762/2026 (D.B.) Shaikh Ashraf Ali V/S Federation of Pakistan & others
In these circumstances, this Court is not inclined to exercise its constitutional jurisdiction under Article 199 of the Constitution for determination of the petitioner's disputed date of birth or to suspend the impugned…
Const. P. 236/2025 (S.B.) Abdul Latif Ahmed & Sons V/S Imran Habib and others
17. I am therefore of the considered view that the impugned Judgment dated 06.03.2025 passed by the learned VIIth Additional District Judge, Karachi South in First Rent Appeal No.251 of 2024 as well as Order dated 09.09.…
Const. P. 307/2026 (S.B.) Muhammad Shariq V/S Mst. Mehwish Hanif & another
21. For the foregoing reasons, I am of the considered view that the impugned Judgment and Decree dated 25.11.2024 passed by the learned XIX Family Judge, Karachi South, as well as the appellate Judgment and Decree dated …
Const. P. 721/2026 (D.B.) Sadaqat Ali & 03 Others V/S P.O Sindh & 04 Others
Where the authenticity of the recruitment letter itself is denied on the strength of the official outward register, the disputed fact cannot be settled by photocopies under Article 199. A neutral inquiry must precede any…
Const. P. 1409/2026 (D.B.) Dost Muhammad (Dd.) thr: Lrs and thr: attorney V/S P.O Sindh & 05 Others
Mandamus enforces an existing right; it does not create one. The legal heirs of a deceased judgment-debtor must move the Executing Court, which executes the decree as it stands; Article 199 cannot prescribe a different m…
Const. P. 317/2026 (D.B.) Muhammad Azeem Khuhro V/S PO Sindh & Others
Arrest of accused, not exclusive domain under Article 199 of the Constitution of Pakistan.…
Const. P. 1540/2025 (D.B.) Hosh Muhammad Panhwar V/S P.O Sindh & Others
The saving in GPO v. Muhammad Jalal protects only appointments actually made, and the rule that an appointee suffers not for the appointing authority's lapse presupposes an appointment, forgery being the absence of one, …
Const. P. 1001/2020 (D.B.) Ghulam Mohyuddin Awan V/S Province of Sindh and Others
.Article 199 of the Constitution provides that same cannot be invoked if alternate remedy is available to the aggrieved party under the relevant law.…
Const. P. 6397/2026 (D.B.) Ghulam Hussain V/S Muhammad Hashim & Ors
Constitutional jurisdiction under Article 199 is extraordinary and cannot be invoked as a substitute for the appellate jurisdiction or for circumventing an adequate remedy provided by law. Accordingly petition is dismiss…
Const. P. 1417/2025 (D.B.) Rahmatullah & Another V/S P.O Sindh & Others
SCUG employees, not being civil servants, may invoke Article 199 against a transfer, but that settles only the forum: no one has a vested right to a particular station, and interference lies solely for breach of statutor…
Const. P. 1231/2021 (D.B.) Sattar Bux Soomro & Others V/S Federation of Pakistan & Others
The amenability of a public-sector company to Article 199 is not the same as the justiciability of the right asserted. Where service is governed by non-statutory policy, the relationship is that of master and servant, an…
Const. P. 777/2025 (S.B.) Abdul Khalique V/S Munir Ahmed & Others
10. For the foregoing reasons, I find that the petitioner has failed to establish any jurisdictional defect, material illegality, or other exceptional circumstance warranting interference under Article 199 of the Constit…
Const. P. 1033/2026 (S.B.) JAWAD AHMED S/O MUHAMMAD ALI V/S MST SALMA D/O FAREED AHMED & OTHERS
Mere disagreement with the appreciation of evidence or the conclusions reached by the Courts below does not furnish a ground for interference under Article 199 of the Constitution. The Honourable Supreme Court has consis…