Honourable Chief Justice of Pakistan
Mr.Justice Yahya Afridi
Hon'ble Acting Chief Justice
Sindh High Court
Mr. Justice Muhammad Junaid Ghaffar
1 . Const. P. 114/2025 (S.B.) Mst. Zoya and another V/S The Province of Sindh and others Sindh High Court, KarachiAdditionally, the main objectives of the police is to apprehend offenders, investigate crimes, and prosecute them before the Courts, also to prevent the commission of crime, and above all, ensure law and order to protect citizens' lives and property. The law enjoins the police to be scrupulously fair to the offender and the Magistracy is to ensure a fair investigation and fair trial for an offender. Unfortunately, these objectives have remained unfulfilled. Deviations of police officers and police excesses in dealing with the law and order situation have been the subject of adverse comments from this Court as well as from other Courts, but they have failed to have any corrective effect on it. The police have the power to arrest a person even without obtaining a warrant of arrest from a Court for cognizable offenses. The presence of this power casts an obligation on the police, and they must bear in mind, as held by this Court from time to time in its various pronouncemnts, that if a person is arrested for a crime, his constitutional and fundamental rights must not be violated. Primarily, the Police Officers are required to protect and not abduct.Read more
Matter:-PROTECTION
2 . R.A (Civil Revision) 193/2011 (S.B.) Rasool Bux V/S Province of Sindh another Sindh High Court, Bench at SukkurColonization and disposal of Government Lands Sindh Act, 1912Read more
3 . Const. P. 107/2023 (S.B.) Mst Rubeena Chohan V/S Abdul Haq & others Sindh High Court, Bench at SukkurGranted interim maintenance to the wife.Read more
Matter:-Family Matter
4 . Const. P. 1063/2025 (D.B.) Mudasar Jilani V/S Province of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiGiven the presented facts and circumstances, the Court concludes that the Petitioner has not established sufficient grounds for intervention. Consequently, the petition and any related applications are dismissed. The Petitioner has to pursue his remedy through an appeal before the competent authority. If such an appeal has not yet been decided, it should be addressed. Following that decision, the Petitioner may then seek further recourse before the Service Tribunal.Read more
Matter:-SERVICE
5 . Const. P. 858/2025 (D.B.) Abdul Rauf Jetelserwala V/S Province of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiJudgments of the Supreme Court of Pakistan are binding on all other courts, including High Courts, to the extent that they decide a question of law or enunciate a principle of law. All executive and judicial authorities throughout Pakistan are obligated to act in aid of the Supreme Court, ensuring the enforcement of its judgments. As the Supreme Court is the final arbitrator of all cases where the decision has been reached, the decision of the Supreme Court needs to be taken care of as directed in terms of Article 187(2) of the Constitution.Read more
Matter:-IMPLEMENTATION
6 . Const. P. 829/2003 (D.B.) M/s Pakcotco (Pvt)Ltd. V/S The Chairman C.B.R and ors. Sindh High Court, KarachiFixation of fair rent. Petition accepted.Read more
7 . Const. P. 7544/2021 (D.B.) Aziz Ahmed and Others V/S Province of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiThe principle of equal pay for equal work is legally enforceable. Article 25 of the Constitution permits reasonable employee classification, provided it aligns with intended objectives. In this instance, the petitioner seeks enforcement of Sindh Government policies dated July 9, 2020, February 20, 2021, and June 2, 2020. Under Article 199, the court possesses the authority to review government policies for reasonableness if applicable in respondent university and to safeguard aggrieved parties' rights. Consequently, this petition is admissible based on established court precedents, and the respondents' objections are overruled.Read more
Matter:-SERVICE
8 . Cr.Acctt.A 18/2022 (D.B.) MUHAMMAD SALIK NUKRICH V/S THE STATE Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: NAB
Appeals allowed.Read more
Matter:-IMPRISONMENT ABOVE 7 YEARS
9 . Const. P. 4628/2022 (D.B.) Yahya Habib Lodhikawala V/S Province of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, Karachi
Matter:-COOP. HOUSING SOCIETIES
10 . Const. P. 1294/2025 (D.B.) Khalid Abdul Maroof V/S Province of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: Constitution of Pakistan
Pre-emptive motive. Constitutional Petitions dismissed.Read more
Matter:-SERVICE
11 . Const. P. 1108/2020 (D.B.) Mansoor Ahmed and Others V/S Fed. of Pakistan and Others Sindh High Court, Karachi
Matter:-CUSTOM MATTER
12 . Const. P. 1231/2024 (D.B.) Nizar Ali Fazwani V/S Fed. of Pakistan and Others Sindh High Court, KarachiComing to the case in hand, it appears that the Ayyan Ali case supra establishes that mere criminal involvement does not justify ECL placement, which confirms that citizens have a fundamental right to liberty under Article 9, which, combined with Articles 4 and 15, includes the right to travel, unless restricted by a law enacted in the public interest. Numerous judgments have affirmed that the mere registration of a crime does not constitute a "public interest" justification for restricting a person's liberty. Therefore, the Respondent's actions in placing the Petitioner's name on the ECL based on the criminal case are inconsistent with established legal principles. Consequently, this petition must be allowedRead more
Matter:-E.C.L.
13 . Const. P. 133/2025 (S.B.) Shaikh Faisal Habib V/S Yasir Ahmed Awan & another Sindh High Court, KarachiIn the light of what has been discussed above, the instant petition is dismissed with no order as to costs.Read more
Matter:-RENT MATTER
14 . II.A. 245/2024 (S.B.) Abdul Khaliq Saleem S/o Hafiz Fateh Muhammad Khan V/S Imran Hyder Sindh High Court, KarachiThe instant Second Appeal merits no consideration and is dismissed with no order as to cost. Impugned Judgment and decree dated 23.05.2024 is upheld.Read more
Matter:-AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT
15 . Const. P. 1271/2024 (D.B.) Sajan V/S Province of sindh & others Sindh High Court, Circuit Court, Mirpur Khas
16 . M.A. 216/2024 (S.B.) Professor Dr. Syeda Azra Qamar V/S Kifayat Academy and others Sindh High Court, KarachiNot having a cause of action is distinct from not disclosing a cause of action. Plaint can only be rejected in the latter and not the former as having a cause of action or not can only be determined after recording of evidence and the same cannot conceivably be a ground for rejection of plaintRead more
Matter:-AGAINST THE ORDER OF THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
17 . Const. P. 4/2025 (D.B.) Rizwan Ahmed V/S Province of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiThe respondent, appearing in court, informed that the Accountant General Sindh's office had issued letter No. AGS/Edu-V/Verification/2023-24/246, dated April 16, 2024, to the Secretary SE&LD, seeking the following clarifications: Firstly, the joining database was submitted to their office after a delay exceeding thirteen years, for which the department must provide an explanation. Secondly, according to the relevant Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO), the petitioner returned to duty following an eight-year absence, necessitating clarification under Sindh Civil Service Rule 33. To date, no response has been received. 4. Based on the circumstances, the respondents are required to review the issue and make a decision within a reasonable period, allowing the petitioner a hearing. 5. In view of the foregoing, without touching the merits of the case, this petition is disposed of in the aforesaid terms.Read more
Matter:-RELEASING OF SALARY
18 . Const. P. 1241/2025 (D.B.) Khalid Hussain and Another V/S Fed. of Pakistan and Others Sindh High Court, Karachi
Matter:-DIRECTION
19 . Const. P. 695/2023 (D.B.) Shafqatullah Shaikh V/S Province of Sindh & and Others Sindh High Court, Circuit at Hyderabad
Matter:-Against Order
20 . Spl.Cr.Bail 43/2025 (S.B.) FAYYAZ AHMED S/O ASHFAQ AHMED V/S THE STATE Sindh High Court, KarachiSales Tax fraud. Case of further enquiry. Bail granted.Read more
Matter:-BAIL AFTER ARREST
21 . Const. P. 4765/2016 (D.B.) Mst. Badar ul Nisa Bibi V/S Fed. of Pakistan and Ors Sindh High Court, KarachiPetitioner seeks employment in a Government department based on a deceased quota/son quota. The Supreme Court has already declared the same to be unlawful vide judgment dated 26.09.2024 in the case of General Post Office Islamabad vs. Muhammad Jalal (Civil Petition No.3390 of 2021). 5. In view of the foregoing, without touching the merits of the case, this petition is dismissed.Read more
Matter:-APPOINTMENT
22 . Const. P. 672/2025 (D.B.) Aamir Siraj V/S Fed. of Pakistan and Others Sindh High Court, KarachiJudgments of the Supreme Court of Pakistan are binding on all other courts, including High Courts, to the extent that they decide a question of law or enunciate a principle of law. All executive and judicial authorities throughout Pakistan are obligated to act in aid of the Supreme Court, ensuring the enforcement of its judgments. As the Supreme Court is the final arbitrator of all cases where the decision has been reached, therefore the decision of the Supreme Court needs to be taken care of as directed in terms of Article 187(2) of the Constitution. 10. We must dismiss these petitions because the Supreme Court has already ruled on this.Read more
Matter:-SERVICE
23 . Const. P. 669/2025 (D.B.) Rashid Aziz V/S Fed. of Pakistan and Others Sindh High Court, KarachiJudgments of the Supreme Court of Pakistan are binding on all other courts, including High Courts, to the extent that they decide a question of law or enunciate a principle of law. All executive and judicial authorities throughout Pakistan are obligated to act in aid of the Supreme Court, ensuring the enforcement of its judgments. As the Supreme Court is the final arbitrator of all cases where the decision has been reached, therefore the decision of the Supreme Court needs to be taken care of as directed in terms of Article 187(2) of the Constitution. 10. We must dismiss these petitions because the Supreme Court has already ruled on this.Read more
Matter:-SERVICE
24 . Const. P. 1344/2024 (D.B.) Altaf Hussain Awan V/S Govt of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiComing to the main case, the concept of Proforma Promotion is to remedy the loss sustained by an employee / civil servant on account of denial of promotion upon his/her legitimate turn due to any reason but not a fault of his own. 15. To appreciate the controversy from a proper perspective, we think it appropriate to have a glance at Rule 7-A of the Sindh Civil Servants (Appointment, Promotion, and Transfer) Rules, 1974Read more
Matter:-SERVICE
25 . Const. P. 671/2025 (D.B.) Ashfaq Ahmed V/S Fed. of Pakistan and Others Sindh High Court, KarachiJudgments of the Supreme Court of Pakistan are binding on all other courts, including High Courts, to the extent that they decide a question of law or enunciate a principle of law. All executive and judicial authorities throughout Pakistan are obligated to act in aid of the Supreme Court, ensuring the enforcement of its judgments. As the Supreme Court is the final arbitrator of all cases where the decision has been reached, therefore the decision of the Supreme Court needs to be taken care of as directed in terms of Article 187(2) of the Constitution. 10. We must dismiss these petitions because the Supreme Court has already ruled on this.Read more
Matter:-SERVICE
26 . Const. P. 670/2025 (D.B.) Abdul Qayum Memon & Another V/S Fed. of Pakistan and Others Sindh High Court, KarachiJudgments of the Supreme Court of Pakistan are binding on all other courts, including High Courts, to the extent that they decide a question of law or enunciate a principle of law. All executive and judicial authorities throughout Pakistan are obligated to act in aid of the Supreme Court, ensuring the enforcement of its judgments. As the Supreme Court is the final arbitrator of all cases where the decision has been reached, therefore the decision of the Supreme Court needs to be taken care of as directed in terms of Article 187(2) of the Constitution. 10. We must dismiss these petitions because the Supreme Court has already ruled on this.Read more
Matter:-SERVICE
27 . Const. P. 1156/2025 (D.B.) Muhammad Kaleem V/S Province of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiSo far as Upgradation??? is concerned, it is distinct from promotion. In Regional Commissioner Income Tax and another v. Syed Munawar Ali and others (2016 SCMR 859), the Supreme Court of Pakistan held that ???upgradation??? is not defined in the Civil Servants Act or the Rules framed thereunder. It applies to the posts and not the person occupying them. In Federal Public Service Commission v. Anwar-ul-Haq and others (2017 SCMR 890), the apex Court held that upgradation is carried out without necessarily creating posts in the relevant pay scales. It is done under a policy and a specific scheme. It is exclusively used for incumbents of isolated positions with no other advancement options, and its purpose is to overcome the issue of their stagnation and frustration. The Supreme Court's explanation from Fida Muhammad v. Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and others (2021 SCMR 1895), clearly distinguished between up-gradation and promotion. Promotion involves a move to a higher position with increased responsibilities and rank. Upgradation, on the other hand, provides financial relief by placing an employee in a higher pay scale, without changing their job duties or position. It's a mechanism designed to address the stagnation of employees who have remained in the same pay scale for a long time, particularly when they lack opportunities for promotion. Upgradation is a policy tool used to alleviate the hardship of long-term stagnation.Read more
Matter:-SERVICE
28 . Judicial Companies Misc. 17/2020 (S.B.) The Registrar of Companies (SECP) V/S 3A Alliance (Pvt.) Ltd Sindh High Court, KarachiWinding-up order under section 308 Companies Act, 2017.Read more
Matter:-WIND UP
29 . Spl:Sales Tax Ref: A. 217/2024 (D.B.) M/s. Ramada Industries (Pvt) Ltd., Karachi V/S The Commissioner I. R. Zone-VI, CTO, Kar. &another Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: Sales Tax
input tax claim cannot be denied if subsequently the supplier has been suspended or blacklisted Section 21(3) and Section 8(1)(ca) interpretedRead more
Matter:-SALES TAX.
30 . Const. P. 5618/2021 (D.B.) Khalid Akram & Others V/S Province of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiDoctrine of LachesRead more
Matter:-SERVICE
31 . Const. P. 4581/2022 (D.B.) Muhammad Hassan V/S Province of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiRegularization of Project EmployeesRead more
Matter:-SERVICE
32 . Const. P. 1315/2014 (D.B.) Syed Asif Raza and Ors V/S Fed. of Pakistan and Ors Sindh High Court, KarachiRegularization of Employees of Private concerned.Read more
Matter:-SERVICE
33 . Const. P. 519/2023 (D.B.) Muhammad Adnan V/S PTCL and Others Sindh High Court, KarachiGroup Insurance EntitlementRead more
Matter:-PENSIONARY BENEFITS
34 . Const. P. 128/2025 (S.B.) Mir Mohammad Sangi Thr. Legal Heir V/S Anwar Ellhi and others Sindh High Court, KarachiThe petition is dismissed with no order as to costs.Read more
Matter:-RENT MATTER
35 . Spl.Cr.Bail 75/2025 (S.B.) IRFAN AHMED S/O ANWAR AHMED V/S THE STATE Sindh High Court, KarachiBoostin Injections not notified under section 2(s) Customs Act. Bail granted.Read more
Matter:-BAIL AFTER ARREST
36 . Civil Tran 2/2025 (S.B.) Dawood Ahmed Bhutto V/S Khalid Saleem X Deputy Commissioner Ghotki Sindh High Court, Bench at Sukkur
Matter:-AGAINST THE ORDER
37 . Const. P. 3141/2024 (D.B.) M/s Pak Sun Green (Pvt) Ltd & Ors V/S Fed. of Pakistan and Others Sindh High Court, KarachiFIA InquiryRead more
Matter:-AGAINST NOTICE
38 . Const. P. 476/2021 (S.B.) M/s. Crescent Star Insurance Limited V/S Eduljee Dinshaw (Private) Limited Sindh High Court, KarachiIt is a settled proposition that if the landlord is able to establish a single ground , he will be entitled to fixation of fair rent.Read more
Matter:-RENT MATTER
39 . I. A 9/2024 (D.B.) M/s. Oilboy Private Limited V/S M/s Pak Qatar Investment Pvt. Ltd Sindh High Court, Karachi
Matter:-AGAINST ORDER
40 . Const. P. 3841/2016 (D.B.) M/s SIGMA Refrigeration Ltd V/S Fed. of Pakistan and Ors Sindh High Court, Karachi
Matter:-SALES TAX.
41 . II.A. 45/2021 (S.B.) Muhammad Ajmal S/o Allah Ditta V/S Gulab Khan and others Sindh High Court, KarachiIn the light of what has been held above, I see no illegally in the orders passed by the Courts below and hence no interference of this Court is required in the instant matter. Accordingly instant IInd Appeal is hereby dismissed with no order as to cost.Read more
Matter:-AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT
42 . Const. P. 1637/2024 (D.B.) Ghulam Ghous Miani V/S Province of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiRelieving OrderRead more
Matter:-SERVICE
43 . Const. P. 199/2025 (D.B.) Mumtaz V/S DIG Mirpurkhas & others Sindh High Court, Circuit Court, Mirpur Khas
44 . Const. P. 1815/2024 (D.B.) Vishan Das V/S Province of Sindh & others Sindh High Court, Circuit Court, Mirpur Khas
45 . E.P 29/2024 (S.B.) AGHA ARSALAN KHAN V/S ECP AND OTHERS Sindh High Court, KarachiObjection to verification of petition. Objection dismissed.Read more
Matter:-ELECTION MATTER
46 . Const. P. 717/2021 (D.B.) Raheel Haroon and Others V/S Fed. of Pakistan and Others Sindh High Court, KarachiBahria Town residents seeking exemption from toll tax.Read more
Matter:-DIRECTION M-9
47 . Const. P. 199/2021 (D.B.) Muhammad Faheem Khan and Others V/S Province of Sindh and Others Sindh High Court, KarachiThis Court cannot exercise its writ jurisdiction conferred by article 199 in view of the bar contained in article 212 of the Constitution.Read more
Matter:-SERVICE
48 . Execution First Appeal 47/2019 (S.B.) A. QUTUBUDDIN KHAN V/S CHEC MILLWALA DREDGING CO. (PVT.) LTD Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: Companies Act, 2017 (Section 425 (5) Director's personal liability)
Under what situation can the company's directors/shareholders/officers be held personally liable? Separate Legal Entity - Piercing the Corporate Veil - Company Easy Exit SchemeRead more
Matter:-IMPLEMENTATION OF DECREE
49 . Spl.Cr.Bail 57/2025 (S.B.) MUHAMMAD JUNAID S/O NOOR MUHAMMAD V/S THE STATE Sindh High Court, KarachiImplicated on hearsay. Bail granted.Read more
Matter:-BAIL AFTER ARREST
50 . Const. P. 1067/2025 (D.B.) Janib V/S Province of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiSports facilities in amenity plots.Read more
Matter:-COMMERCIAL USE OF PROPERTY
51 . Spl.Cr.Bail 65/2025 (S.B.) MUHAMMAD JAVEED S/O MUHAMMAD IBRAHIM V/S THE STATE Sindh High Court, KarachiBoostin Injections not notified under section 2(s) Customs Act. Bail granted.Read more
Matter:-BAIL AFTER ARREST
52 . Const. P. 1076/2025 (D.B.) Farah Talib V/S Fed. of Pakistan and Others Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: Sale Tax Act 1990
Revision under Section 21(5) of sales tax act, 1990 against Suspension of sales tax registration;Read more
Matter:-SALES TAX.
53 . Const. P. 20/2025 (S.B.) Mst Sidra V/S P.O Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, Bench at Sukkur
Matter:-Detention
54 . Spl:Sales Tax Ref: A. 7/2024 (D.B.) M/s. Regus Executive Center Karachi.(Pvt) Ltd. V/S Assistant Commissioner (Unit-04) Karachi & another Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: Sindh Sales Tax on Services Act, 2011
Sales tax on renting of property and Business support services; DefinedRead more
Matter:-SALES TAX.
55 . Const. P. 269/2025 (D.B.) Qasim Shah V/S Province of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, Circuit at Hyderabad
Matter:-DIRECTION
56 . Adm. Suit 20/2013 (S.B.) MUHAMMAD YAQOOB S/O MUHAMMAD TAHIR V/S M/S. A.P MOLLER MAERK A.S. Sindh High Court, KarachiIn light of the above it is held that the Plaintiff has not been able to establish his claim under tort. For the foregoing reasons the instant suit is dismissed with no order as to cost. Office to prepare decree in the above terms.Read more
Matter:-RECOVERY OF AMOUNT
57 . Const. P. 4649/2023 (D.B.) Muneer Ahmed Tunio V/S Province of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiDetermination of seniorityRead more
Matter:-SERVICE
58 . Const. P. 320/2024 (S.B.) M/s. Gizri Corporation (Pvt.) Limited V/S Pakistan Industrial Development Corp. Pvt Ltd & An Sindh High Court, KarachiIt is the discretion of the landlord/owner to choose the property he wishes to use and in that respect the tenant cannot dictate how and in what manner the owner should utilize his propertyRead more
Matter:-RENT MATTER
59 . Spl. Cr. A. 5/2022 (S.B.) THE DIR. GEN I& IR KHI & ANOTHER V/S THE STATE & ORS Sindh High Court, KarachiMoney laundering and predicate offences.Read more
Matter:-AGAINST ORDER
60 . Cr.J.A 2/2024 (S.B.) Muhammad Siddique V/S The State Sindh High Court, Bench at Sukkur
Matter:-R.I FOR 14 YEARS & ABOVE
61 . Const. P. 249/2025 (D.B.) M/s Rizwan Babu & Sons & Co thr Imran Khalid V/S Federation of Pakistan & Others Sindh High Court, Circuit at Hyderabad
Matter:-DIRECTION
62 . Spl.Cr.Bail 36/2025 (S.B.) INAYATULLAH S/O ALI MUHAMMAD & ANOTHER V/S THE STATE Sindh High Court, KarachiNo proof that betel nuts were smuggled. Bail granted.Read more
Matter:-BAIL AFTER ARREST
63 . Execution 71/2009 (S.B.) NATIONAL BANK OF PAKISTAN V/S BAKSH STEEL MILLS & OTHERS Sindh High Court, KarachiApplication under Order XXI Rule 58 CPC allowed. Attachment lifted.Read more
Matter:-IMPLEMENTATION OF DECREE
64 . Const. P. 195/2025 (D.B.) Mumtaz Ali V/S Province of Sindh & others Sindh High Court, Circuit Court, Mirpur Khas
65 . II.A. 156/2023 (S.B.) Amjad S/o Akbar Ai V/S Khuda Bano Sindh High Court, Karachi
Matter:-AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT
66 . Const. P. 2566/2024 (D.B.) Masjid-e-Saheem and Others V/S PDOHA and Others Sindh High Court, Karachi
Matter:-AGAINST CONVERSION OF PLOT
67 . R.A (Civil Revision) 77/2024 (S.B.) Khan Bahadur Lund V/S Federal of Pakistan & others Sindh High Court, Bench at Sukkur
Matter:-AGAINST THE ORDER
68 . Const. P. 508/2025 (D.B.) Muhammad Siddiq Majid and Others V/S Chairman NAB and Another Sindh High Court, KarachiConstitutional vs. Regular bench; distribution of jurisdiction.Read more
Matter:-QUASHMENT OF REFERENCE
69 . Judicial Companies Misc. 45/2022 (S.B.) Reliance Cotton Spinning Mills ltd & 8 Others V/S SECP - On Court Notice Sindh High Court, KarachiSanction of Arrangement under section 279 Companies Act, 2017.Read more
Matter:-DIRECTION
70 . Const. P. 3251/2024 (D.B.) Mst Sarwat Ghazi V/S Province of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiPension Rights of Divorced DaughterRead more
Matter:-PENSIONARY BENEFITS
71 . Const. P. 6898/2019 (D.B.) Bhagwandas V/S M/s MCB Ltd & Ors Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: NIRC, CONSTITUTION OF PAKISTAN, 1973
Involving cognitive capabilities. Non-Workman.Read more
Matter:-AGAINST THE ORDER
72 . Const. P. 1103/2024 (S.B.) Azhar Amir Khan Thr. Attorney V/S Mst. Gul Farheen and others Sindh High Court, Karachi
Matter:-FAMILY MATTER
73 . Const. P. 5412/2022 (D.B.) Nisar Hussain Shaikh V/S Province of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiProforma PromotionRead more
Matter:-SERVICE
74 . I. A 50/2021 (D.B.) Shehnaz Aijaz V/S Nazli Nadeem & Others Sindh High Court, Karachi
Matter:-AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT
75 . Const. P. 275/2025 (D.B.) Raheem Bux Phulpoto and others V/S Federation of Pakistan & Others Sindh High Court, Circuit at HyderabadC.P. No.D-276 of 2025 [Riaz Ahmed Mangi v. Federation of Pakistan & others].Read more
Matter:-Quashment of F.I.R.
76 . Suit.B 73/2019 (S.B.) Sindh Bank Limited V/S Syed Tahir Hussain Sindh High Court, KarachiLeave to defend declined. Suit decreed.Read more
Matter:-BANKING
77 . Spl. Cus. Ref. A. 386/2024 (D.B.) Shaikh Pipe Mills (Pvt) Ltd., Karachi V/S The Custom Appellate Tribunal, Karachi & another Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: Custom Act, 1969
Order of Customs Tribunal without any reasons; practice of affirming orders of lower fora deprecated set-aside; remandedRead more
Matter:-CUSTOM MATTER
78 . Const. P. 7236/2018 (D.B.) Gul Ahmed Wind Power Ltd V/S Province of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, Karachi
Matter:-SALES TAX.
79 . I.T.R.A 73/2025 (D.B.) Nazim Ahmed V/S The Commissioner I.R. (Appeals-VII) CTO, Kar.& anr Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: Income Tax Ordinance, 2001
Time barred Reference; no ground for condonation is made out; Reference dismissed as time barred.Read more
Matter:-INCOME TAX
80 . Const. P. 1489/2024 (S.B.) Ms. Aisha Qazi V/S Irshad Ali Shah Sindh High Court, Karachi
Matter:-FAMILY MATTER
81 . Spl.Cr.Rev. 62/2023 (S.B.) SYED ASIF ABBASS ZAIDI V/S THE STATE Sindh High Court, KarachiApplication under section 540 CrPC did not merit consideration. Revision dismissed.Read more
Matter:-AGAINST THE ORDER
82 . R.A (Civil Revision) 188/2024 (S.B.) Muhammad Amir S/o Shamsuddin V/S Rao Abdul Sattar Anjum Sindh High Court, Karachi
Matter:-AGAINST THE ORDER
83 . Spl. Cus. Ref. A. 616/2016 (D.B.) Director of Customs Valuation V/S M/s. Zia & Co. Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: Custom Act, 1969
No proper Questions of Law proposed or phrased; nor proper documents annexed; held; Reference Application liable for dismissalRead more
Matter:-CUSTOM MATTER
84 . Const. P. 609/2025 (D.B.) Western Freight Shipping Pvt Ltd V/S Fed. of Pakistan and Others Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: Custom Act, 1969
Transportation of Afghan Transit Cargo; decision under Rule 1124 of the Tracking & Monitoring Rules, 2023; held justified and correct in lawRead more
Matter:-CUSTOM MATTER
85 . Cr.Bail 767/2024 (S.B.) Altaf Ahmed Jatoi V/S The State Sindh High Court, Bench at Sukkur
Matter:-BAIL BEFORE ARREST
86 . Const. P. 6028/2023 (D.B.) Hub Power Holding Ltd V/S Govt. of Pakistan and Others Sindh High Court, Karachi
Matter:-WITH HOLDING TAX
87 . R.A (Civil Revision) 3/2007 (S.B.) Mst:Fatima Parveen and another V/S Muhammad Younis and other Sindh High Court, Circuit at HyderabadThe provisions of Articles 17 and 79 of the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order (QSO), 1984, concerning the competence and number of witnesses and the procedure for proving attested documents, are procedural in nature and possess retrospective effect. These provisions apply to cases where evidence was recorded after the QSO's enforcement, even if the transaction occurred prior to its promulgation.Read more
Matter:-Against Judgment
88 . Spl.Cr.Rev. 223/2024 (S.B.) Anoop Kumar Kundanani S/o Lal Chand V/S Muhammad Saleem & another Sindh High Court, KarachiSpecial Judge Customs does not have jurisdiction to release goods liable for confiscation.Read more
Matter:-AGAINST ORDER
89 . H.C.A 406/2023 (D.B.) Pakistan Petroleum Limited V/S Ayesha Chowdhry & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiNILRead more
Matter:-AGAINST ORDER
90 . R.A (Civil Revision) 191/2023 (S.B.) Umaid Ali & Another. V/S P.O.Sindh & Others. Sindh High Court, Circuit at Hyderabad 2025 SHC HYD 17Jurisdiction of civil Courts is barred in specified cases, excluding questions of title. Civil Courts retain jurisdiction over title disputes in partition matters. Agreement to sell does not confer title; it requires legal transfer of title. Agreement to sell must be produced and properly exhibited in evidence. Declining relief based on an unproduced and un-exhibited sale agreement is legally unsustainable.Read more
Matter:-Against Judgment
91 . Suit 1266/2016 (S.B.) Tariq Rafi & Others.. V/S Farukh Saeed Rizvi. Sindh High Court, Karachi
Matter:-Land Dispute
92 . Const. P. 361/2025 (D.B.) Humanitas Education Systems (Pvt) Ltd V/S Province of Sindh & Another Sindh High Court, KarachiIllegal commercial use, as school, of residential premises.Read more
Matter:-PROPERTY MATTER
93 . H.C.A 404/2023 (D.B.) Pakistan Petroleum Limited V/S Mohammad Ahmed Kausar & Others Sindh High Court, Karachi
Matter:-AGAINST ORDER
94 . H.C.A 405/2023 (D.B.) Pakistan Petroleum Limited V/S Syed Ehtesham Ahmed & Others Sindh High Court, Karachi
Matter:-AGAINST ORDER
95 . Suit 739/2024 (S.B.) SALMAN SAEED SIDDIQUI V/S SHEEBA AHMED KAPADIA Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: Civil Procedure Code CPC (Order XVIII Rule 18)
Under what circumstances and categories of information can the Nazir inspect in 2025 in the case of a partnership that ended in 2021?Read more
Matter:-Commercial Cases/Suits as per Circular dated: 30-10-2013
96 . Spl. Cr. A. 17/2023 (D.B.) Gulzar Mangnejo V/S The State Sindh High Court, Bench at Sukkur
Matter:-R.I FOR 7 YEARS & ABOVE
97 . Cr.Bail 142/2025 (S.B.) WARIS S/O ARSALANA V/S THE STATE Sindh High Court, Karachi
Matter:-BAIL AFTER ARREST
98 . Const. P. 546/2025 (D.B.) Sohail Hameed V/S Province of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: Constitution of Pakistan
Challenge to a Bill before it is passed by the Assembly; Held No. Petition premature; dismissed.Read more
Matter:-AGAINST AMENDMENT ACT
99 . Const. P. 6739/2021 (D.B.) Qadeer Hussain and Others V/S Province of Sindh and Others Sindh High Court, KarachiDoctrine of Unclean HandsRead more
Matter:-SERVICE
100 . Suit 2141/2021 (S.B.) M/S GLOBAL AVIATION PVT LTD V/S M/S SAUDI GULF AIRLINES & OTHERS Sindh High Court, Karachi
Matter:-DECLARATION
101 . Suit 51/2021 (S.B.) MUHAMMAD FARAZ KASBATI & OTHERS V/S M/S. SOUTH CITY HOSPITAL (PVT) LTD & OTHERS Sindh High Court, Karachi
Matter:-RECOVERY
102 . Suit 58/2014 (S.B.) Aamir Haider Butt. V/S M/s. Engage Human Resources & another. Sindh High Court, Karachi
Matter:-RECOVERY
103 . Cr.Bail 2243/2024 (S.B.) GHAZI S/O MUHAMMAD KHAN V/S THE STATE Sindh High Court, Karachi
Matter:-BAIL AFTER ARREST
104 . Cr.Bail 35/2025 (S.B.) Ghulam Hussain V/S The State Sindh High Court, Circuit at Hyderabad 2025 SHC HYD 13In cases of recovery of narcotics in large quantities, special caution is required; narcotics is a serious crime against the society; it brings bad reputation to the country globally; liberal exercise of discretion while considering bail in such cases has been discouraged; except where the Court is satisfied that the charge against the accused appears to be groundless; section 25 of CNS Act specifically excludes applicability of section 103, Cr.P.C.Read more
Matter:-Bail After Arrest
105 . II.A. 317/2024 (S.B.) Dr. Munir Ahmed Sharer Thr. Attorney Azhar Muneer V/S Muhammad Asad Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: Arbitration Law (Arbitration Act 1940 - Award)
What will be the fate of an Arbitral Award where the award creditor has not paid the Court Fee?Read more
Matter:-AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT
106 . Cr.Misc. 787/2024 (S.B.) Muhammad Anwar V/S S.P Complaint Cell Hyderabad & Others Sindh High Court, Circuit at Hyderabad 2025 SHC HYD 12Justice of the Peace u/s 22-A is not obliged to afford an opportunity of hearing to the accused party; nor obliged to necessarily or mechanically issue directions for registration of FIR; but is required to consider all relevant factors, with care and caution; to avoid machinery of criminal law from being misused; frivolous complaints must be discouraged; relationship, enmity, transactions, litigation and other remedies, are some of the relevant factors.Read more
Matter:-561-A Cr.P.C
107 . Cr.Bail 90/2025 (S.B.) MUHAMMAD MAROOF S/O MUHAMMAD ALI V/S THE STATE Sindh High Court, Karachi
Matter:-BAIL AFTER ARREST
108 . Suit 1523/2019 (S.B.) Nasreen Basit Rahman V/S Shakeel ahmed & others. Sindh High Court, Karachi
Matter:-Suit for Specific Performance
109 . Const. P. 5958/2023 (D.B.) Shakar ud Din V/S M/s Twin Badar and Others Sindh High Court, KarachiEstoppelRead more
Matter:-AGAINST ORDER OF CIVIL REVISION (CR)
110 . Cr.Rev 35/2025 (D.B.) THE STATE THROUGH PG SINDH V/S ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE ATC KHI & ANOTHER Sindh High Court, Karachi 2025 SHC KHI 8Armaghan CaseRead more
Matter:-AGAINST ORDER
111 . Spl. Cr. A. 100/2024 (D.B.) Waqar @ Vicky Gadegi V/S The State Sindh High Court, Bench at Sukkur
Matter:-R.I FOR 10 YEARS & ABOVE
112 . Cr.Bail 2622/2024 (S.B.) ARYAN AFRIDI S/O YAQOOB KHAN V/S THE STATE Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: CNS Act, 1997 (Post Arrest Bail U/S 6/9 C)
In what cases does the saying "A case to err in granting bail is better than a case to err in declining bail" not hold true?Read more
Matter:-BAIL AFTER ARREST
113 . R.A (Civil Revision) 40/2021 (S.B.) Muhammad Amin thr: L.Rs V/S Abdul Rahim & others Sindh High Court, Circuit at HyderabadThe cases discusses the rejection of plaint under Resjudicata, (Section 11 CPC) emphasizing the impact of a pending application under Section 12(2) CPC on decree finality. It advocates using Section 10 to stay subsequent suits until the pending application is resolved, ensuring judicial consistency. It also addresses the limitation period under Article 91 and 120 of the Limitation Act, focusing on when plaintiff to seek cancellation. The importance of deciding application under Order VII Rule 11 CPC based solely on plaint averments in highlighted, excluding extrinsic material at this stage.Read more
Matter:-Against Judgment
114 . Const. P. 5661/2024 (D.B.) Sindh Club V/S Syed Muhammad Taqi Naqvi and Others Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: CONSTITUTION OF PAKISTAN, 1973
Estoppel.Read more
Matter:-AGAINST THE ORDER
115 . Suit 963/2018 (S.B.) M/s. Ruknuddin (Pvt.) Ltd V/S Province of Sindh & others Sindh High Court, KarachiSuit not maintainable against acquisition proceedings under Land Acquisition Act, 1894.Read more
Matter:-DECLARATION
116 . Const. P. 3463/2017 (D.B.) Karam Ali V/S Province Of Sindh and Others Sindh High Court, Circuit at HyderabadRefusal to issue appointment orders due to criminal cases against petitioners. Section 15 of the Sindh Civil Servants act, 1973: appointment criteria and moral turpitude. Impact of acquittal on eligibility for civil service appointment. Malicious implication and false accusations not ground for disqualification. Acquittal nullifies prior guilt and fortifies petitioners' eligibility for appointment. No juridical impediment to appointment following acquittal. Equivalence of acquittals under compromise and criminal procedure code, and the role of "badal-i-sulh" in restorative justice. Distinction between probationary release and acquittal. Probationary release as a legally recognized conviction.Read more
Matter:-APPOINTMENT
117 . M.A. 11/2024 (S.B.) Unitied Bank Limted V/S Dr. Farooque Adil Abbasi & Others Sindh High Court, Circuit at HyderabadJurisdiction of consumer protection court in ATM card service disputes and appropriate compensation for delays.Read more
Matter:-Against Order
118 . Criminal Miscelleneous 633/2024 (S.B.) Khair Muhammad Korejo V/S The State & others Sindh High Court, Bench at Sukkur
Matter:-AGAINST THE ORDER
119 . Const. P. 466/2025 (D.B.) Humayu Sultan V/S Pakistan & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: Custom Act, 1969
2025 SHC KHI 5Suspension of licence of customs agent; Held: Not justified without notice and assigning of reasons; Rule 102(4) of the 2001 Rules interpretedRead more
Matter:-CUSTOM MATTER
120 . R.A (Civil Revision) 46/2014 (S.B.) ZAFAR IQBAL V/S MST. QAISER JEHAN & OTHERS Sindh High Court, KarachiInverse bona fide purchaser.Read more
Matter:-AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT
121 . Const. P. 410/2025 (D.B.) Anwer Zaib V/S M/s Rasheed Fabrics Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: CONSTITUTION OF PAKISTAN, 1973, Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984
The Article 162 of the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984Read more
Matter:-AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT
122 . H.C.A 289/2024 (D.B.) Perwaiz Ahmed Shaikh and Others V/S Muhammad Tahir and Others Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: Intellectual Propoerty Organization of Pakistan Act 2012 (Sec.18 and TMO, 2021, S.80(4) - High Court Jurisdiction)
In a J. Misc. filed in High Court under Section 84(3) and 14(4) read with Section 116 of the Trademark Ordinance, 2001, which was instituted prior to the Trade Marks (Amendment) Act, 2023, enacted on 16.08.2023, which forum should hear the lis: the High Court or under Section 18 of IPOP, 2012, the IP Tribunal, alone?Read more
Matter:-AGAINST ORDER
123 . E.P 59/2024 (S.B.) SIRBULAND KHAN V/S THE RETURNING OFFICER PS-112 AND OTHERS Sindh High Court, KarachiScope of service under section 143(3) of the Election 2017. Tribunal has jurisdiction to examine order of recount passed by ECP.Read more
Matter:-ELECTION MATTER
124 . Suit 197/2019 (S.B.) Ghulam Yaseen & others. V/S Hussainullah & others. Sindh High Court, Karachi
Matter:-RECOVERY
125 . Cr.J.A 87/2023 (D.B.) NIAZ ALI @ ALI PATHAN S/O GHULAM NABI V/S THE STATE Sindh High Court, Karachi
Matter:-IMPRISONMENT ABOVE 7 YEARS
126 . Const. P. 288/2024 (D.B.) Engro Fertilizers Limited through Asad Shakil Khan V/S Full Bench of NIRC & others Sindh High Court, Bench at SukkurTouching on the second issue of non-service of grievance notice. Under Section 33 of the Industrial Relations Ac1,2012 (lRA 2012), ifa grievance notice is not served, the grievance petition can be dismissed. This is because service of the grievance notice is a mandatory requirement and a precondition for filing a grievance petition. The law requires that a grievance notice be served on the employer before filing a grievance petition. This allows the employer to respond to the grievance and attempt to resolve it amicably. If the employer fails to respond or resolve the grievance, the employee can then file a grievance petition with the National Industrial Relations Commission CNIRC) if the organization is transprovincial. If the employee fails to serve a grievance notice, the NIRC may dismiss the grievance petition. This is because the employer has not had an opportunity to respond to the grievance and attempt to resolve it. In some cases, the NIRC may allow the employee to amend the grievance petilion to include the grievance notice. However, this is usually only done if the employee can show that they had a good reason for not serving the grievance notice. In the present case, the parties were allowed to lead evidence and the petitioner company responded to the allegations as such they were well aware of the allegations and led the evidence as such this point is ofno use to be looked into in constitutional jurisdiction at this stage.Read more
Matter:-AGAINST THE ORDER
127 . Suit 1100/2023 (S.B.) M/S AA QUALITY BUILDERS V/S CHINA HEBEI RESEARCH INSTITUTE (CHGL) & OTHERS Sindh High Court, KarachiAmendment of Pleadings under Order VI Rule 17 to amend plaint to make it maintainable.Read more
Matter:-Suit for Specific Performance
128 . Criminal Appeal 717/2024 (D.B.) DANISH S/O ZAHEERUDDIN V/S THE STATE Sindh High Court, Karachi
Matter:-IMPRISONMENT ABOVE 7 YEARS
129 . H.C.A 336/2024 (D.B.) Federation of Pakistan & Another V/S Premium Textile Mills Ltd & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: OGRA Ordinance 2002 (Sec.8 - Notification - Mustafa Impex)
2025 SHC KHI 4What are the exceptional situations when the principles of Mustafa Impex disapply - Discussed in the context of OGRA Ordinance, 2002Read more
Matter:-AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT
130 . Judicial Companies Misc. 18/2024 (S.B.) OPAL LABORATORIES & Another V/S Nil Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: Companies Act, 2017
Merger approved.Read more
Matter:-MERGER
131 . Const. P. 3670/2023 (D.B.) Rehan Pervez V/S Fed. of Pakistan and Others Sindh High Court, KarachiFirst and foremost, we would address the issue of maintainability of the instant Petition under Article 199 of the Constitution based on the doctrine of laches as this petition was filed in 2016, whereas the alleged cause of action accrued to the petitioner in 1992. The petitioner asserts that he pursued his legal remedy just after involvement in the FIR lodged by FIA and in the intervening period the respondent dismissed him from service where after he preferred petition No. 2137 of 1992 before this court which was misplaced by the office of this court and an inquiry was conducted by the office, however, the fate of the inquiry could not be brought on record. In the meanwhile he was acquitted of the charges by the trial court vide judgment dated 15.08.2014 as he was accused of criminal breach of trust w.e.f. 31.03.1990 to 29.05.1990 and on similar charges, he was dismissed from the service finally the respondents were bothered to decide the departmental appeal in the year 2016, and then he approached this court immediately, therefore the question of laches did not arise.Read more
Matter:-SERVICE
132 . Const. P. 3670/2023 (D.B.) Rehan Pervez V/S Fed. of Pakistan and Others Sindh High Court, KarachiIt is well settled now that unexcused absence from duty is misconduct. This court cannot offer relief simply because the absence was brief or otherwise. Interpreting absence from duty as potentially extending to a certain period, improperly rewrites the law on the subject issue, effectively changing the threshold for misconduct. This is an incorrect interpretation. 13. The Supreme Court has held that as soon as the act of misconduct is established and the employee is found guilty after due process of law, it is the prerogative of the employer to decide the quantum of punishment, out of the various penalties provided in law. The casual or unpremeditated observation that the penalty imposed is not proportionate with the seriousness of the act of misconduct is not adequate but the order must show that the competent authority has applied its mind and exercised the discretion in a structured and lawful manner.Read more
Matter:-SERVICE
133 . Spl.Anti.Ter.A. 82/2024 (D.B.) KHALIL KHAN S/O HABIBULLAH & ANOTHER V/S THE STATE Sindh High Court, Karachi
Matter:-IMPRISONMENT UPTO 7 YEARS
134 . Cr.Acq.A. 606/2019 (D.B.) OBAID MUHAMMAD KHAN NIAZI S/O ABDUL SATTAR V/S MUHAMMAD IQBAL & ORS Sindh High Court, Karachi
Matter:-AGAINST THE ORDER
135 . Suit 230/2019 (S.B.) Raees Didar Hussain Rind V/S Hashmat Ali & others. Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: Civil Procedure Code CPC
Matter:-SUIT FOR DECLERATION
136 . Const. P. 6193/2016 (D.B.) Syed Musawar Shah V/S M.D CSD and Ors Sindh High Court, KarachiFirst and foremost, we would address the issue of maintainability of the instant Petition under Article 199 of the Constitution based on the doctrine of laches as this petition was filed in 2016, whereas the alleged cause of action accrued to the petitioner in 1992. The petitioner asserts that he pursued his legal remedy just after involvement in the FIR lodged by FIA and in the intervening period the respondent dismissed him from service where after he preferred petition No. 2137 of 1992 before this court which was misplaced by the office of this court and an inquiry was conducted by the office, however, the fate of the inquiry could not be brought on record. In the meanwhile he was acquitted of the charges by the trial court vide judgment dated 15.08.2014 as he was accused of criminal breach of trust w.e.f. 31.03.1990 to 29.05.1990 and on similar charges, he was dismissed from the service finally the respondents were bothered to decide the departmental appeal in the year 2016, and then he approached this court immediately, therefore the question of laches did not arise.Read more
Matter:-SERVICE
137 . Suit 1406/2024 (S.B.) WSKB & Company V/S Province of Sindh & others Sindh High Court, KarachiPublic Procurement - In absence of material violation of law on public procurement, Court will not interfere in public projects.Read more
Matter:-Commercial Cases/Suits as per Circular dated: 30-10-2013
138 . Const. P. 8499/2017 (D.B.) Haris Hamid V/S Port Qasim Authority and Ors Sindh High Court, KarachiIt is well settled that disciplinary proceedings fall within the ambit of expression terms and condition of service of a civil servant, therefore, the jurisdiction of all other courts is barred by the provision of Sindh Service Tribunals Act, 1973 read with Article 212(2) of the Constitution. On the aforesaid proposition, we are fortified with the decision rendered by the Supreme Court in the case of Ali Azhar Khan Baloch vs. the Province of Sindh [2015 SCMR 456]. The Supreme Court in paragraphs 146 to 150 has decided the issue in hand no need for further deliberation on our part.Read more
Matter:-SERVICE
139 . Const. P. 296/2025 (D.B.) Ahmed Raza V/S Province of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiGenerally, civil servants have limited avenues to challenge transfers. The appropriate forum for challenging a transfer order is the Service Tribunal. This is because transfer orders are typically considered within the administrative discretion of the employer. However, there may be exceptions in cases where the transfer is motivated by malice, personal vendetta, or discrimination against the employee, they may have grounds to challenge before the appropriate forum.Read more
Matter:-ACCOMODATION
140 . Const. P. 2925/2013 (D.B.) M.Israr Khan V/S Fed. of Pakistan and Ors Sindh High Court, KarachiIn view of the foregoing legal position of the case, the petitioner is entitled to claim the service dues of the intervening period from 19.02.2007 to 13.04.2011 when he remained out of service till his reinstatement. On the aforesaid proposition, we are fortified by the decisions of the Supreme Court in the cases of Nafees Ahmad V/S Government of Pakistan and others, 2000 SCMR 1864, Ch. Muhammad Azim V/S The Chief Engineer, Irrigation and others, 1991 SCMR 255, and Chairman, Central Board of Revenue and others V/S Nawab Khan and others, 2010 SCMR 1399.Read more
Matter:-SERVICE
141 . Const. P. 4117/2019 (D.B.) Dr. Muhammad Ali Abbasi V/S Province of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiSo far as the stance of the respondent that the claim of annual increases is a policy decision of the provincial government and the KMC has no objection if the provincial releases funds for annual increase annual increases @ Rs. 15% and 10 % for the year 2019-20 and 2020-2021. 9. KMC claims to be an autonomous body and has not adopted the increases, so the petitioner's claim is invalid. The petitioner counters that increases have been paid (per bank statements), and the KMC is obligated to continue them. 10. Without touching the merits of the case of the issue of annual increases in the pensionary emoluments of the petitioner, in terms of policy decision of the provincial government, such annual increase, if permissible in the case of employees of KMC, requires further assessment to be made by the court of plenary jurisdiction. KMC's reluctance due to funding issues and lack of adoption of provincial increases, creates a factual dispute that cannot be resolved in writ jurisdiction, requiring the petitioner to pursue other legal avenues.Read more
Matter:-SERVICE
142 . Const. P. 4561/2024 (D.B.) Tasneem Enterprises Pvt Ltd V/S National Tarrif Commission and Others Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: Anti-Dumping Act, 2015 (Section 70(1)(i) - appeal - specified conditions only)
Can a Constitutional High Court come to the petitioner's rescue to restrain an inquiry (like suspending an initial investigation) when the frame of the statute does not enable it? If the answer is in the affirmative, then under what situation(s)/scenario(s)?Read more
Matter:-ANTI-DUMPING
143 . Const. P. 273/2024 (D.B.) Zulfiqar Ali Roshan & Others V/S Province of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiOn the legal aspect, the petitioners either (a) availed the demarcation remedy but prematurely approached this Court without awaiting its outcome, or (b) failed to avail of the remedy provided in the Land Revenue Act and Rules. If the Mukhtiarkar refuses the application, the petitioners must first pursue remedies such as appeal, revision, or review. Article 199 of the Constitution allows High Court intervention only when "no other adequate remedy is provided by law." It is well-settled that an aggrieved person must exhaust available remedies before invoking High Court jurisdiction, regardless of whether those remedies suit them. The doctrine of exhaustion of remedies prevents unnecessary High Court litigation.Read more
Matter:-PROPERTY MATTER
144 . Const. P. 1015/2021 (D.B.) Muhammad Saleem Jehangir V/S Province of Sindh and Others Sindh High Court, KarachiIt is also important to note that neither seniority nor promotion is the vested right of a civil servant, therefore, neither any seniority nor any promotion could be claimed or granted without the actual length of service on account of vested rights. The purpose of prescribing a particular length of service for becoming entitled to be considered for promotion to a higher grade, of course, is not without logic as the officer who is initially inducted to a particular post needs to serve on the said post to gain experience to hold the next higher post and to serve the public in a befitting manner. It is also important to note that granting of seniority to a civil servant without the actual length of service virtually violates the entire service structure as a civil servant inducted in Grade 17 by claiming such benefit without any experience be directly posted in any higher grade, which is neither the intention of the law nor of the equity.Read more
Matter:-SERVICE
145 . Const. P. 339/2025 (D.B.) Munawar Ali V/S Province of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiIt is well settled that disciplinary proceedings fall within the ambit of expression terms and conditions of service of a civil servant, therefore, the jurisdiction of all other courts is barred by the provision of Sindh Service Tribunals Act, 1973 read with Article 212(2) of the Constitution. On the aforesaid proposition, we are fortified with the decision rendered by the Supreme Court in the case of Ali Azhar Khan Baloch vs. the Province of Sindh [2015 SCMR 456]. The Supreme Court in paragraphs 146 to 150 has decided the issue in hand no need for further deliberation on our part.Read more
Matter:-SERVICE
146 . Const. P. 273/2024 (D.B.) Zulfiqar Ali Roshan & Others V/S Province of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiOn the legal aspect, the petitioners either (a) availed the demarcation remedy but prematurely approached this Court without awaiting its outcome, or (b) failed to avail of the remedy provided in the Land Revenue Act and Rules. If the Mukhtiarkar refuses the application, the petitioners must first pursue remedies such as appeal, revision, or review. Article 199 of the Constitution allows High Court intervention only when "no other adequate remedy is provided by law." It is well-settled that an aggrieved person must exhaust available remedies before invoking High Court jurisdiction, regardless of whether those remedies suit them. The doctrine of exhaustion of remedies prevents unnecessary High Court litigation.Read more
Matter:-PROPERTY MATTER
147 . Const. P. 257/2025 (D.B.) Zulfiqar Ali Kariro V/S Province of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiIt is well settled that disciplinary proceedings fall within the ambit of expression terms and condition of service of a civil servant, therefore, the jurisdiction of all other courts is barred by the provision of Sindh Service Tribunals Act, 1973 read with Article 212(2) of the Constitution. On the aforesaid proposition, we are fortified with the decision rendered by the Supreme Court in the case of Ali Azhar Khan Baloch vs. the Province of Sindh [2015 SCMR 456]. The Supreme Court in paragraphs 146 to 150 has decided the issue in hand no need for further deliberation on our part.Read more
Matter:-SERVICE
148 . Const. P. 642/2023 (D.B.) Fatima Noor V/S Dow University of Health Science and Others Sindh High Court, KarachiComing to the main case, it is also a well-established proposition of law that when an inquiry is conducted on charges of misconduct by a public servant, the Court is concerned with determining whether the inquiry was held by a competent officer or whether rules of natural justice are complied with. Whether the findings or conclusions are based on some evidence, the authority entrusted with the power to hold inquiry has jurisdiction, power, and authority to reach a finding of fact or conclusion. But that finding must be based on some evidence. Neither the technical rules nor proof of a fact or evidence in the Stricto-Sensu, apply to disciplinary proceedings. When the authority accepts that evidence and conclusion receive support therefrom, the disciplinary authority is entitled to hold that the delinquent officer is guilty of the charge, however, that is subject to the procedure provided under the relevant rules and not otherwise, for the reason that the Court in its power of judicial review does not act as appellate authority to re-appreciate the evidence and to arrive at its independent findings on the evidence. This Court may interfere where the authority held the proceedings against the delinquent officer in a manner inconsistent with the rules of natural justice or in violation of statutory rules prescribing the mode of inquiry or where the conclusion or finding reached by the disciplinary authority is based on no evidence. If the conclusion or finding is such as no reasonable person would have ever reached, the Court may interfere with the conclusion or the finding and mold the relief to make it appropriate to the facts of each case. In service jurisprudence, the disciplinary authority is the sole judge of facts. Where the appeal is presented, the appellate authority has coextensive power to re-appreciate the evidence or the nature of punishment. On the aforesaid proposition, we are fortified by the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of Ghulam Murtaza Shaikh v. Chief Minister Sindh (2024 SCMR 1757).Read more
Matter:-SERVICE
149 . Const. P. 4965/2023 (D.B.) Saleem Khan V/S Province of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiIt is well-settled that while considering the case of regular promotion of civil servants, the competent authority has to consider the merit of all the eligible candidates and after due deliberations, to grant promotion to such eligible candidates who are found to be most meritorious amongst them. Since the petitioner was held to be senior to his colleagues who were promoted in BS-19, the petitioner was ignored by the respondent department just to extend favor to the blue-eyed candidate based on OPS, which is apathy on the part of the respondent department. 14. In the light of the position explained above, it is concluded that a civil servant has a fundamental right to be promoted even after his retirement by awarding proforma promotion; provided, his right of promotion accrued during his service but could not be considered for no fault of his own and meanwhile he retired on attaining the age of superannuation without any shortcoming on his part about deficiency in the length of service or in the form of inquiry and departmental action was so taken against his right of promotion.Read more
Matter:-SERVICE
150 . Const. P. 256/2025 (D.B.) Hafeezullah V/S Govt of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiIt is well-settled that the civil servants must first pursue internal appeals within 90 days. If the appeal is not decided within that timeframe, he/she can then approach the service tribunal to challenge the original order. Once they do so, the Tribunal must decide the appeal on merits and cannot merely direct the department to decide it, as the 90 days for the department to act has already expired. On the aforesaid proposition, we are guided by the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of Dr. Sayyid A.S. Pirzada v. The Chief Secretary, Services and Administration Department, etc (2023 SCMR 1087). 7. In view of the above facts and circumstances of the case, petitioner can approach the Sindh Service Tribunal against the impugned order dated 05.1.2024 and it is for the learned Sindh Service Tribunal to take decision in terms of law laid down by the Supreme Court in the case of Dr. Sayyid A.S. Pirzada (supra). 8. This petition stands disposed of in the above terms alongwith listed applications.Read more
Matter:-SERVICE
151 . Spl. Cus. Ref. A. 562/2024 (D.B.) The Collector of Customs (West), Karachi V/S M/s. Seminar (Pvt) Ltd., Sialkot Sindh High Court, KarachiInvoice retrieved from consignment; assessment on such higher invoice; held YES; Section 25A(2) of the Customs Act, 1969Read more
Matter:-CUSTOM MATTER
152 . H.C.A 97/2020 (D.B.) Mian Ahmed Akbar & others V/S M/s. Al-Dahra Agriculture Co. Pak (Pvt) Ltd. & ors Sindh High Court, Karachi 2025 SHC KHI 2Test of section 34 Arbitration Act, 1940. Appeal against stay dismissed.Read more
Matter:-RECOVERY OF AMOUNT / DAMAGES
153 . Const. P. 5748/2024 (D.B.) Faisal Saleem and Others V/S Province of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiThe police force is crucial for law enforcement. Effective training and capacity building are essential for its success. The institution should prioritize enhancing capabilities, productivity, and public awareness. Constant litigation hinders progress. A culture of strict adherence to internal rules is necessary for smooth governance and administration. 12. Rule 19.25 mandates that Inspectors, SIs, and ASIs complete courses (A, B, C, and D) for promotion. This training is crucial for capacity building and ensuring officers possess the necessary skills and knowledge for their higher roles. Senior police officers must possess the skills and competencies befitting their rank. Continuous professional development is crucial for all officers. Promotions should prioritize training and capacity building, rather than focusing on seniority.Read more
Matter:-SERVICE
154 . Const. P. 5747/2024 (D.B.) Bashir Ahmed Khan and Another V/S Province of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiThe police force is crucial for law enforcement. Effective training and capacity building are essential for its success. The institution should prioritize enhancing capabilities, productivity, and public awareness. Constant litigation hinders progress. A culture of strict adherence to internal rules is necessary for smooth governance and administration. 12. Rule 19.25 mandates that Inspectors, SIs, and ASIs complete courses (A, B, C, and D) for promotion. This training is crucial for capacity building and ensuring officers possess the necessary skills and knowledge for their higher roles. Senior police officers must possess the skills and competencies befitting their rank. Continuous professional development is crucial for all officers. Promotions should prioritize training and capacity building, rather than focusing on seniority.Read more
Matter:-SERVICE
155 . H.C.A 203/2016 (D.B.) Saleh Muhammad V/S Faqir Muhammad & others Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: Appeal
At times it is convenient for a Judge to dismiss the suit for non-prosecution, however, a Judge is under the obligation to make an attempt to dispose of a case on merit and more importantly when after recording of evidence it has reached to a stage of final arguments, endeavors should be made for merit disposal when it has reached such stage.Read more
Matter:-AGAINST ORDER
156 . Const. P. 3257/2010 (D.B.) Hafiz Muhammad Tariq V/S Fed.of Pakistan and others Sindh High Court, KarachiProgressing further on the subject issue, we have noticed that the (Amendment) Act, 2016, and the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of Shafique Ahmed Khan and others supra came on 21st January 2016, which clarified the status of NCAES Rules, 2011 of National Command Authority. Therefore, there is no further discussion on the aforesaid proposition required on our part. It is well settled that the Government and control organization fall within the ambit of "person" within the meaning of Article 199(1)(a)(ii) read with Article 199 (5) of the Constitution and if their actions or orders are violative of the statute creating those bodies or of rules/regulations framed under a statute, the same could be interfered with by the High Court under Article 199 of the Constitution. It is also well settled that when the service issues of the employees of such organizations/authorities are non-statutory then its enforcement has been restricted by the Supreme Court in the case of Pakistan Electric Power Company v Syed Salahuddin (2022 SCMR 991).Read more
157 . H.C.A 370/2022 (D.B.) Shaikh Khalid Safdar and Another V/S Ali Hassan & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: LIMITATION (Limitation Act 1908)
The requirements of Article 91 of the Limitation ActRead more
Matter:-AGAINST ORDER
158 . Const. P. 5888/2015 (D.B.) Abdul Basit Khan V/S Fed. of Pakistan and Ors Sindh High Court, KarachiHence, in our view, the decision taken by the Cantonment Executive Officer Clifton Cantonment to impose the major penalty of compulsory retirement upon the petitioner is violative of the principles of natural justice and law on the subject issue, so as the length of service of the petitioner is concerned, which is not sustainable under the law. On the aforesaid proposition, the decision rendered by the Supreme Court of Pakistan in the case of Jan Muhammad v. General Manager, Karachi Telecommunication Region and another, 1993 SCMR 1440, is clear in its terms. 15. Foregoing the reasons, this petition is disposed of with a direction to the Cantonment Executive Officer Clifton Cantonment to take a fresh decision by hearing the petitioner within two months.Read more
Matter:-PENSIONARY BENEFITS
159 . Const. P. 1832/2019 (D.B.) Muhammad Fakhar ul Hasnain V/S Province of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiIt is well established now that the provision for proforma promotion is not alien or unfamiliar to the civil servant service structure but it is already embedded in Fundamental Rule 17, wherein it is lucidly enumerated that the appointing authority may if satisfied that a civil servant who was entitled to be promoted from a particular date was, for no fault of his own, wrongfully prevented from rendering service to the Federation/ province in the higher post, direct that such civil servant shall be paid the arrears of pay and allowances of such higher post through proforma promotion or upgradation arising from the antedated fixation of his/her seniority.Read more
Matter:-SERVICE
160 . Const. P. 6280/2024 (D.B.) M/s Fazlee Sons (Pvt) Ltd V/S Fed. of Pakistan & Ors Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: Income Tax Ordinance, 2001
2025 SHC KHI 1Exemption from audit under Clause 105A of part-4 of 2nd Schedule. Preceding 4 tax years interpreted. It is not from the date of finalisation of audit but from the tax year involved.Read more
Matter:-INCOME TAX
161 . Suit 878/2020 (S.B.) Mst. Bushra Hamid & others V/S Mst. Farzana Nizam & others Sindh High Court, KarachiBenami Transactions status as a resulting trust under Section 102 of the Sindh Trusts Act, 2020 and whether a claim can be maintained by legal heirs of a person who is contended to be the real owner of a property but who didn't claim the property to being held benami in his lifetime in terms of Article 120 of the Limitation Act,1908 and Section 42 of the Specific Relief Act, 1877Read more
Matter:-Land Dispute
162 . Suit 2121/2019 (S.B.) Mst. Sanobar Rizwan V/S Naseera Begum Sindh High Court, KarachiStatus of an email as Primary Evidence of Secondary Evidence under Article 73 and Article 74 of the Qanun e Shahdat Order, 1984 read with the Electronic Transactions Odinance 2002Read more
Matter:-Land Dispute
163 . H.C.A 264/2021 (D.B.) Mahle Engine Components Japan Co. V/S Azam Autos & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: Intellectual Propoerty Organization of Pakistan Act 2012 (Rejection of Plaint or transfer to IP tribunal or Continuing hearing by High Court)
What are the criteria for Suits and/or J. Misc. Applications instituted under the Trade Marks Ordinance in the first instance Jurisdiction of the High Court to be either transferred and/or the plaint returned or rejected following the coming into force of the IPOP 2012 - key date 29.12.2015Read more
Matter:-AGAINST ORDER
164 . Const. P. 3980/2023 (D.B.) Muhammad Adam Soomro V/S Province of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiIt appears from the record that this Court has previously issued orders on multiple dates in 2023 and 2024, directing action against forestland encroachers. These orders align with a Supreme Court judgment. Law enforcement agencies must assist the Forest Department in enforcing this court's orders. However, this Court does not endorse the Forest Department's authority to rent out shops to private individuals, as they have failed to clarify the stance backed by law. 12. Foregoing the reasons, this petition is disposed of in terms of orders dated 12.03.2024, 27.05.2024, 21.08.2024, 04.09.2024, 25.09.2024, and 09.10.2024, passed by this court, which must be complied with by the officials respondents without fail. Let a copy of this order be communicated to Chief Secretary Sindh, the Secretary Forest Department, and all concerned to ensure compliance.Read more
Matter:-PROPERTY MATTER
165 . Const. P. 1503/2024 (D.B.) Naveed Iqbal & Others V/S Province of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiSindh Civil Servants, are governed by the Sindh Service Tribunal Act, 1973, generally cannot file Constitutional Petitions (Article 199) for service matters, including termination. This is because the Sindh Service Tribunal has exclusive jurisdiction over service matters, as per Section 3(2) of the Act and Article 212 of the Constitution. The Supreme Court in Azhar Ali Khan Baluch v. Province of Sindh (2015 SCMR 456) held that "Terms and Conditions of Service" fall under the Service Tribunal's jurisdiction. Civil Servants have a remedy before the Sindh Service Tribunal against Dismissal and Appellate Orders.Read more
Matter:-SERVICE
166 . Const. P. 3568/2024 (D.B.) Yawar Abbas V/S Fed. of Pakistan and Others Sindh High Court, KarachiOn the subject proposition, primarily, the disciplinary proceedings and criminal proceedings are altogether different and independent of each other and cannot be termed synonymous and interchangeable. The departmental inquiries for misconduct use a lower standard of proof ('balance of probabilities') compared to criminal trials ('proof beyond reasonable doubt'). The forums for adjudication, principles of evidence, and procedure are also separate and distinct. The decision of one forum cannot have a bearing on the decision of the other forum. On the aforesaid proposition, we are guided by the decision of the Supreme Court in the cases of Dr. Sohail Hassan Khan v. Director General (Research), Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Punjab, Lahore and others (2020 SCMR 1708), (2021 SCMR 420), The District Police Officer, Mianwali and others v. Amir Abdul Majid, Province of Punjab v. Khadim Hussain Abbasi (2021 SCMR 1419) and Usman Ghani v. The Chief Post Master, GPO Karachi, and others (2022 SCMR 745). The respondent department's reliance on clause 27.1 (2) (i) of Estacode 2021 to defer proceedings against the petitioner is incorrect based on Supreme Court rulings.Read more
Matter:-SERVICE
167 . Const. P. 2228/2023 (D.B.) Mst. Shaiza Said Khan V/S Military Estate Officer and Another Sindh High Court, KarachiThis court concluded that the complex factual issues, including the subject issues as agitated by the petitioner to declare the subject notices as illegal, should be resolved in a civil/revisional court, where the lis is stated to be pending. Therefore, this petition is found to be not maintainable and is dismissed along with the pending application(s), and the petitioners may seek remedies through the civil court process as discussed supra.Read more
Matter:-PROPERTY MATTER
168 . Cr.Bail 2690/2024 (S.B.) NOOR AGHA S/O GUL MUHAMMAD V/S THE STATE Sindh High Court, KarachiStatutory ground of delay. Assessment of hardened, desperate or dangerous criminal. Bail denied.Read more
Matter:-BAIL AFTER ARREST
169 . Const. P. 6025/2024 (D.B.) Dr. Pritam Das V/S Province of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiSo far as the stance of the respondents that pensionary benefits could be withheld on account of the allegations leveled against the petitioner, in our view, section 20 of the Sindh Civil Servants Act of 1973 deals with the pension and gratuity that civil servants are entitled to. However, the act does provide for certain circumstances under which a civil servant's pension may be withheld or reduced. These include if a civil servant is found guilty of misconduct or negligence during their service, their pension may be withheld or reduced. If a civil servant is convicted of a serious crime, their pension may be withheld or reduced. In some cases, a civil servant's pension may be withheld or reduced if he/she fails to comply with certain conditions set by the government. In other circumstances as discussed supra pensionary benefits cannot be stopped on account of criminal charges after the retirement of two years; and, is violative of the law laid down by the Supreme Court in the case of Haji Muhammad Ismail Memon, PLD 2007 SC 35. Thus, the competent authority of the parent department of the petitioner and the Chief Secretary, Sindh, are liable to release the pensionary amount of the petitioner and pay the pension amount and other ancillary benefits to the petitioner to which he is entitled under the law within two months from the date of receipt of this order. The competent authority of the respondent is also directed to recalculate the pensionary benefits of the petitioner and increases accrued thereon the withheld pensionary benefits with effect from stopping to date.Read more
Matter:-QUASHEMENT OF F.I.R.
170 . Const. P. 469/2022 (D.B.) Zain Ahmed V/S The I.G of Police and Others Sindh High Court, KarachiIn the instant case, the guidelines as set forth would not apply, as the criminal Court has not convicted the petitioner, rather he has been acquitted of the criminal charges based on evidence and it is well-settled law that once the civil servant is acquitted in the criminal case, then on this very charge he cannot be awarded in any punishment by the department and held him disqualified for the post because acquittal for all future purposes. The aforesaid proposition has been set at naught by the Supreme Court of Pakistan in the case of the District Police Officer Mainwali and 2 others v. Amir Abdul Majid, 2021 SCMR 420. 12. There is no denial from the fact that in Government service it is expected that the persons having their character above board, free from any moral stigma, are to be inducted. Verification of character and antecedents is a condition precedent for appointment to a Government service. The candidates must have good character and provide two recent character certificates from unrelated individuals. What is discernible from the above is that the only impediment to being appointed to a Government service is the conviction on an offense involving moral turpitude but involvement, which does not culminate into a proof by conviction, cannot be a way out or guise to do away with the candidature of the petitioner.Read more
Matter:-APPOINTMENT
171 . Const. P. 6390/2024 (D.B.) Syeda Farhat V/S Province of Sindh and Others Sindh High Court, KarachiThis court concluded that the complex factual issues, including the subject issues as agitated by the petitioner to declare the subject notices as illegal, should be resolved in a civil/revisional court, where the lis is stated to be pending. Therefore, this petition is found to be not maintainable and is dismissed along with the pending application(s), and the petitioners may seek remedies through the civil court process as discussed supra.Read more
Matter:-AGAINST NOTICE
172 . Const. P. 469/2022 (D.B.) Zain Ahmed V/S The I.G of Police and Others Sindh High Court, KarachiTo elaborate further on the subject point of law, Article 25 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973, guarantees equal treatment to all persons similarly placed. In terms of Article 27 of the Constitution, no citizen in the service of Pakistan or other persons shall be discriminated against in any manner. Article 27 of the Constitution does not only safeguard against discrimination at the time of appointment of service but after the appointment as well. The disparity in the pay scale allowances of Stenographers in the District Judiciary is in the clear negation of the law laid down by the Supreme Court in its various pronouncements. 11. In the light of the above facts and circumstances of the case, and in addition to the jurisdiction conferred upon this Court under Article 199 (1)(c) of the Constitution 1973, we deem it appropriate to direct the competent authority of respondents, to take a fresh decision after providing meaningful hearing to the petitioner, within three months, without discrimination.Read more
Matter:-APPOINTMENT
173 . Const. P. 6085/2024 (D.B.) Zubair Ahmed V/S Govt. of Pakistan and Others Sindh High Court, KarachiTo elaborate further on the subject point of law, Article 25 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973, guarantees equal treatment to all persons similarly placed. In terms of Article 27 of the Constitution, no citizen in the service of Pakistan or other persons shall be discriminated against in any manner. Article 27 of the Constitution does not only safeguard against discrimination at the time of appointment of service but after the appointment as well. The disparity in the pay scale allowances of Stenographers in the District Judiciary is in the clear negation of the law laid down by the Supreme Court in its various pronouncements.Read more
Matter:-SERVICE
174 . J.M -1494/2024 (S.B.) M/s. Dr. Mubin Akhtar Hospital & another V/S Syed Muhammad Salahuddin & another Sindh High Court, KarachiApplications under sections 73 and 80 of Trade Marks Ordinance, 2001 returned when no proceedings concerning trademark were pending in High Court.Read more
Matter:-INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
175 . Const. P. 1639/2019 (D.B.) Tariq Kaleem V/S Institute of Charted Accountant & Others Sindh High Court, Karachi13. While the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) does not have explicitly named "statutory rules of service," it operates under a framework of regulations: Chartered Accountants Ordinance, 1961. This is the primary legislation governing ICAP's existence and functions. ICAP Bye-Laws. These bylaws provide the internal rules and procedures for ICAP's operations, including membership, examinations, and disciplinary matters. ICAP has internal policies and procedures that govern employment matters, including recruitment, performance management, and employee conduct. The ICAP Staff Service Rules, 2011 were framed by the respondent/Institute, these rules may not have the operates within a clear legal and regulatory framework of the respondent/Institute. 14. In view of what has been discussed above, without touching the merits of the case, the preliminary objection regarding the maintainability of the petition is sustained and the petition is held to be not maintainable in terms of Article 199 of the Constitution for the reason that non???statutory rules of service cannot be enforced through writ of mandamus in terms of ratio of the judgment passed by the Supreme Court in the case of Pakistan Electric Power Company supra.Read more
Matter:-SERVICE
176 . H.C.A 324/2024 (D.B.) M/s. ARY Communication Limited V/S Federal Board of Revenue and Others Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: Income Tax Ordinance, 2001
Section 227 of the ITO 2001; plaint rejected; Suit barred in law; Appeal dismissed.Read more
Matter:-AGAINST ORDER
177 . Spl. Cus. Ref. A. 638/2024 (D.B.) The Collector of Customs, Karachi V/S M/s. Bilal Metals (Pvt) Ltd, Karachi Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: Custom Act, 1969
Frustrated cargo; section 138 of the Customs Act; Customs Tribunal has no jurisdiction in such cases.Read more
Matter:-CUSTOM MATTER
178 . Spl. Cus. Ref. A. 792/2023 (D.B.) Lucky Core Industries Limited, Karachi V/S The Director, D.G I & I (Customs) Karachi & others Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: Custom Act, 1969
Classification of partial shipment of project consignment; domain of Classification Committee; matter remandedRead more
Matter:-CUSTOM MATTER
179 . Const. P. 5340/2024 (D.B.) IQ Properties Pvt Ltd V/S Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and Others Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: Specific Relief Act, , Specific Relief Act, (Forms 47 & 48 Appendix A of CPC 1908)
In a suit for specific performance, is the omission of Forms 47 and 48 of Appendix A of CPC, 1908, fatal to the case?Read more
Matter:-AGAINST ORDER OF CIVIL REVISION (CR)
180 . Const. P. 2918/2023 (D.B.) Naeem ur Rehman Khan V/S Province of Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: Sindh Local Government Act, 2013 (Section 18, 21, 79 to 81, ), CONSTITUTION OF PAKISTAN, 1973 ( Article 90, 91, 130, 130(9) and 140A)
*The Federal and Provincial Governments are constitutional constructs whereby they are governed by the provisions set out under the Constitution whereas the Local Government is a statutory construct which operates under the Provincial Government hence since the Local Government system is a statutory construct and operates on the basis of enactments by the Provincial Government, the same can be statutorily amended, which is well within the legislative competence of the Provincial Government.Read more
Matter:-ELECTION MATTER
181 . I. A 54/2023 (D.B.) Taha Bin Abu Talha V/S Ahsaan Yousuf & Another Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: Civil Procedure Code CPC (Limitation )
When can a diary sheet extend or condone the limitation period prescribed for filing leave to defend application in a summary suitRead more
Matter:-AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT
182 . R.A (Civil Revision) 147/2022 (S.B.) Muhammad Shafi Nagori (died thr LRs) Thr Waqar V/S Muhammad Ayoub and others Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: Civil Procedure Code CPC
Proprietary rights.Read more
Matter:-AGAINST THE ORDER
183 . Const. P. 6115/2024 (D.B.) Ms. Shafaq Ishtiaq V/S The Principal Govt. Elemetary College & Others Sindh High Court, KarachiThis Court has limited power to interfere in college disciplinary matters. Intervention is warranted only if bias, inadequate defense, unfair procedures, statutes, or regulations are breached, fundamental rights are infringed (Right to education, expression), and the decision is manifestly unjust. Courts prioritize fairness and uphold fundamental rights while respecting the autonomy of educational institutions. On the aforesaid proposition, we are guided by the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of Khyber Medical University and others v. Aimal Khan and others, PLD 2022 Supreme Court 92. 9. The aforesaid exceptions are missing in the present case. In such circumstances, this petition is found to be not maintainable and is dismissed accordingly with pending application (s).Read more
Matter:-AGAINST LETTER
184 . Const. P. 5300/2020 (D.B.) Rasheed Alam V/S Dr. Qadeer Muhammad Ali & Ors Sindh High Court, KarachiWe are also cognizant of the fact that the invocation of the writ of Mandamus under Article 199 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973, has been restricted to enforce the terms and conditions of non-statutory rules of service of government-owned and controlled organizations. However, the petitioner's case involves the enforcement of the university's service rules. The court cannot hear the transfer order challenge as it falls within the terms and conditions of service. Regarding the quo warranto writ, the petitioner must file a separate petition to challenge the private respondents' appointment orders keeping in view that one of the respondents has retired from service as pointed out by the counsel for the respondent university. 12. The petition and applications pending therein stand dismissed with no order as to costs.Read more
Matter:-SERVICE
185 . R.A (Civil Revision) 112/2013 (S.B.) NASREER KHAN V/S NISAR KHAN & OTHERS Sindh High Court, KarachiArticles 117, 118 and 129 of the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984, discussed.Read more
Matter:-AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT
186 . Const. P. 2717/2018 (D.B.) Rizwana Akhtar and Ors V/S Fed. of Pakistan and Others Sindh High Court, KarachiThe 2011 letter granted certain benefits. It is the Competent Authority's responsibility to determine if these benefits apply to the petitioners, based on the FST decision. This Court cannot intervene, as per the Supreme Court's ruling in Hameed Akhtar Niazi (1996 SCMR 1185). This ruling has conditions, and since the petitioners failed a qualifying exam, they cannot claim equity or this Court's jurisdiction based on the Niazi case analogy. 9. In view of the above facts and circumstances of the case, petitioners have not demonstrated a case for this court's intervention under Article 199 of the Constitution.Read more
Matter:-SERVICE
187 . F.R.A 48/2023 (S.B.) Rehman Dino S/o Khawend Dino V/S Mst. Fehmida Sindh High Court, Karachi
Matter:-CANTONMENT
188 . II.A. 40/2019 (S.B.) Wapda and another V/S Kadir Bakhsh and another Sindh High Court, Karachi
Matter:-AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT
189 . Criminal Appeal 815/2024 (D.B.) THE STATE / ANF V/S MUHAMMAD JAVEED Sindh High Court, KarachiThe prosecution wanted to summon PW HC Muhammad Naeem Moharrar of Malkhana In-charge to re-examine him about handing over the sample parcel to the parcel witness. The trial court denied the request, on the premise that he was already examined on oath and his cross-examination had been conducted and now the prosecution wants to fill the lacuna. The reasoning of the learned trial court is justiciable for the simple reason that PW 4 Muhammad Naeem had already been examined by the trial court on 14.11.2024, in which he deposed clearly and produced certain documents and he was cross-examined by the defense.Read more
Matter:-AGAINST THE ORDER
190 . Cr.Misc. 473/2023 (S.B.) THE STATE THROUGH P.G SINDH V/S MUHAMMAD AKBAR CHANDIO & ORS Sindh High Court, Karachi
Matter:-AGAINST ORDER
191 . R.A (Civil Revision) 101/1995 (S.B.) Budho Khan thr:LRs V/S Mst: Hawa and other. Sindh High Court, Circuit at Hyderabad
Matter:-Against Judgment
192 . Const. P. 84/2023 (D.B.) Parvez Ali Khaskheli V/S P.O Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, Bench at Sukkur
Matter:-EDUCATION
193 . Const. P. 84/2023 (D.B.) Parvez Ali Khaskheli V/S P.O Sindh & Others Sindh High Court, Bench at Sukkur
Matter:-EDUCATION
194 . M.A. 69/2022 (S.B.) M/s. Meerut Cooperative Housing Society Ltd V/S Shahid Akhtar Qureshi and others Sindh High Court, KarachiSindhiRead more
Matter:-COOP. HOUSING SOCIETIES
195 . M.A. 69/2022 (S.B.) M/s. Meerut Cooperative Housing Society Ltd V/S Shahid Akhtar Qureshi and others Sindh High Court, KarachiThe Court interpreted the Cooperative Societies Act, 1925, and its 2020 amendment, observing that the Act primarily supports broad economic activities in agriculture, not for housing schemes of affluent and influent persons. The Court directed the Chief Secretary of Sindh to ensure the Act's effective implementation in line with its original purpose and called for educational programs Bachelor degree(s) in the subject of cooperative societies.Read more
Matter:-COOP. HOUSING SOCIETIES
196 . M.A. 69/2022 (S.B.) M/s. Meerut Cooperative Housing Society Ltd V/S Shahid Akhtar Qureshi and others Sindh High Court, KarachiUrduRead more
Matter:-COOP. HOUSING SOCIETIES
197 . Const. P. 1447/2020 (D.B.) Yaseen Ali Ghunio V/S Govt of Pak & Others Sindh High Court, Bench at SukkurCP(D) 1447/2020 connected with CP(D) 228/2021 - Judgment in SindhiRead more
Matter:-Railway Bridge
198 . Const. P. 1447/2020 (D.B.) Yaseen Ali Ghunio V/S Govt of Pak & Others Sindh High Court, Bench at SukkurCP(D) 1447/2020 Connected with CP(D) 228/2021 - Judgment in UrduRead more
Matter:-Railway Bridge
199 . Const. P. 6712/2020 (D.B.) M/s Telenor Microfinance Bank Ltd V/S Province of Sindh and Others Sindh High Court, KarachiTopic: Sindh Employees Social Security Act, 2016
Social Security for workersRead more
Matter:-SESSI