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SC directs govt for comprehensive report on slums

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court (SC) has sought a slums(Katchi abadis) policy report from the federal government within two weeks.

The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court heard the slums (Katchi Abadis) clearance case of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and sought the federal government for a report on slums within two weeks.

Justice Aminuddin, head of the Constitutional Bench, has said that the power to regulate informal housing settlements lies with the provinces and local governments.

Justice Jamal Mandokhail has inquired that what can the federal government legislate on the provincial authority.

Justice Rizvi said that the land mafia build slums on the banks of the drains. Slums and houses are built on plots of public facilities. Tell the government what measures it has taken to prevent slums.

Counsel CDA while arguing in the court said that Capital Development Authority has notified 10 slums. First of all, the definition of slum should be defined.

Justice Jamal Mandokhail said that if there is any encroachment other than these slums, government should take action as there are laws against illegal possession. On this, the CDA lawyer informed the court that the court itself has issued an stay order against the release of possession.

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SC conditionally allows military courts to pronounce verdict of 85 civilians

December 13, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) on Friday allowed the military courts conditional permission to pronounce verdicts in the cases against 85 civilians alleged involved in the May 9, cases.

The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan, heard the intra-court appeals against the decision of the military courts. The bench also included Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi, Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan, Justice Musarrat Hilali and Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan.

Announcing a short verdict on permission for the military courts to announce verdicts in the cases. Khawaja Haris, counsel for the Ministry of Defence, gave arguments.

At the beginning of the hearing, Jamal Khan Mandokhail remarked that the invalid provisions of the Army Act are in accordance with the Constitution. “Can the Army Act be amended to bring everyone under its category and asso take into account the fact that the Army Act predates the 1973 Constitution.

Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar asked, “First tell us what are the reasons for canceling the provisions in the court decision”. Khawaja Haris replied that there are flaws in the Supreme Court’s decision.

Justice Musarrat Hilali, a member of the constitutional bench, asked what will happen to the trial under the provisions which have been declared null and void.

At the end of the hearing, the Constitutional Bench issued an order for today’s hearing in the case and allowed the military courts to pronounce the verdicts of 85 accused.

The Constitutional Bench said that the decisions of the military courts will be subject to the verdict of the case pending in the Supreme Court. The accused who can get a relief in the sentences should be released, and the accused who cannot be released should be sent to prisons.

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SC declares law of phone tapping ‘vague’

December 11, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court on Wednesday declared the law of phone tapping vague.

The case related to phone tapping was heard by a 7-member constitutional bench headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan.

During the hearing, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar inquired whether there was any legislation related to phone tapping. On which the Additional Attorney General said that the law is there since 2013, according to the law Inter-Services Intelligence(ISI) and Intelligence Bureau(IB) were notified.

The Additional Attorney General told the court that there is a procedure for phone tapping in the law, judicial supervision is also in the law.

Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar remarked that according to the law, only a judge can give permission for phone tapping and questioned has any judge been notified for this purpose.

Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail said the phone tapping law is vague while Justice Aminuddin Khan remarked that “We are not interested in reports or law as courts want results”.

The Additional Attorney General said that “I do not know about the nomination of the judge”, on which Justice Jamal Mandokhail said that this case will have an impact on many pending cases.

Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar remarked that the law does not allow everyone to record every phone.

The Advocate on Record (AOR) said in the court that the petitioner is not being contacted in this case, the petitioner’s lawyer also died last year.

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SC seeks report from ANF over sale of drugs in educational institutions

November 25, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Constitutional Bench of Supreme Court sought a written response from the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) and all the provinces on the petition against the sale of drugs in educational institutions.

A five-member Constitutional Bench headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan heard a petition against the sale of drugs in educational institutions across the country.

During the hearing, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar asked what steps have been taken so far to prevent drugs.

Justice Musarrat Hilali said that establish a spying system under the ANF informant system in educational institutions. She remarked that most drugs are supplied in prisons.

Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar said that it has been written in the report regarding Balochistan that there is zero use of heroin.

Justice Musarrat Hilali said most affected province is Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in term of drug use and inquired that why KP authorities silent on this issue is.

Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail said drug is real issue for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.

The Constitutional Bench while seeking a written reply from ANF and all the provinces ordered that a complete mechanism should be provided in the written reply to deal with drug peddling in educational institutions.

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SC dismisses plea seeking removal of non-performing govt’s officials

November 20, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court dismissed the petition seeking the dismissal of non-performing government officials.

A 7-member bench headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan, head of the Constitution Bench, heard the petition related to the dismissal of idle and non-working government officials.

During the hearing, Justice Ayesha Malik told the petitioner that in your petition, all government employees are not working and should be dismissed. She remarked that petitioner should identify these government officials and refer to the relevant institutions.

Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar said that you(petitioner) have not mentioned any government officer in his plea.

Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail asked the petitioner, “Which of your work has not been done? Please inform the court, what does it mean”. “Should we expel the president, prime minister, speaker and assembly members”.

Later, the Constitution Bench dismissed the petition as inadmissible.

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Petition seeking victory for candidates with 50% votes dismissed

November 18, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed the petition seeking to declare candidates receiving over 50 percent of votes as successful in election and imposed a Rs 20,000 fine.

The Constitutional Bench of the SC headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan heard the petition to declare the candidate who got more than 50 percent votes in the election as successful.

During the hearing, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar asked that under which constitutional provision should 50% of votes be declared mandatory for a candidate in an election. The successful candidate is decided on the votes cast in the election.

Justice Ayesha Malik said that first it should be told which fundamental right of the petitioner has been affected, which clauses of the constitution are being violated.

Justice Jamal Kahn Mandokhail remarked that if a new law is to be made, the Supreme Court does not have the power to do so.

During the hearing, Justice Mandokhail asked the petitioner whether he cast his vote in the February 2024 election.

On this the petitioner said that he did not cast his vote in the election, Justice Mandokhail replied that then you are disrespecting the constitution.

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SC refers military courts case to Practice and Procedure Committee again

April 24, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) referred the matter of hearing the military courts case to the Practice and Procedure Committee again.

A six-member larger bench headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan of the Supreme Court heard the case, in which the court referred the matter to the Practice and Procedure Committee after the objection of the main petitioners.

During the hearing, Justice Musarrat Hilali had an interesting conversation with Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan, Aitzaz Ahsan said that when the Supreme Court decides a case, it cannot be tampered with, the tiger does not know its power.

Justice Musarrat Hilali said in reply that we are fully aware of court power.

On the other hand, during the hearing, journalist Hafeezullah Niazi became emotional and said that his son Hassan Niazi is missing and he was not allowed to meet him.

The court directed the Attorney General to find out the details about Hassan Niazi and inform him.

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CJP Isa, three other SC judges receive threatening letters

April 3, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Qazi Faez Isa and three other judges of the Supreme Court have also received a threatening letter. Justice Athar Minallah, Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, and Justice Aminuddin Khan received threatening letters. Sources said the four letters were received in the Supreme Court on April 1 powder was found in … Read more

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