| Case ID |
053cc914-b6b9-4744-9b82-331d49d13a3e |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 72 of 1956 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 09, 1956 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court ruled that the Punjab Road Transport Board Rules, 1952, were invalid due to non-compliance with the requirement to lay them before the Provincial Legislature 'as soon as possible' after their enactment. The Court emphasized the importance of legislative scrutiny over delegated legislation to ensure accountability and public interest. Consequently, the Court issued a writ of mandamus requiring the Board to reinstate the petitioner, Muhammad Nawaz Khan, who had been suspended under these invalid rules. The decision highlighted that the failure to lay the rules before the Legislature undermined the legislative process and the rights of individuals affected by such rules. The ruling reinforced the principle that procedural requirements in law are essential for maintaining the legitimacy of delegated powers. |
| Summary |
In the landmark case of Writ Petition No. 72 of 1956 decided by the Lahore High Court, the Court addressed the validity of the Punjab Road Transport Board Rules, 1952, which had not been laid before the Provincial Legislature as mandated by the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939. The petitioner, Muhammad Nawaz Khan, challenged his suspension based on these rules, arguing their invalidity due to procedural non-compliance. The Court's decision underscored the necessity for legislative oversight in delegated legislation to uphold democratic principles and protect the rights of individuals. This case has significant implications for administrative law and the enforcement of procedural requirements within governmental frameworks. The ruling not only reinstated the petitioner but also reaffirmed the importance of adhering to legislative processes to prevent arbitrary governance. Keywords such as 'delegated legislation', 'legislative scrutiny', and 'administrative law' are crucial for understanding the case's impact and relevance in contemporary legal discourse. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
M. R. KAYANI,
MUHAMMAD SHARIF
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| Lawyers |
Mian Muhammad Shafi,
S. M. Jilani
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD NAWAZ KHAN
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| Respondents |
CHAIRMAN, PUNJAB ROAD TRANSPORT BOARD, Lahore
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| Citations |
1956 SLD 158,
1956 PLD 1068
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| Other Citations |
Krishnan v. Secretary, Road Transport Authority A I R 1956 Andhra 129,
Law Quarterly Review (Vol. 65; p. 439)
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| Laws Involved |
Motor Vehicles Act, 1939,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973,
Government of India Act, 1935
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| Sections |
43A(7),
133,
133(3),
170,
223A
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