| Case ID |
05ee1a47-c963-4c2e-8449-7a02c907df9b |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
W.P. Nos. 356, 357 & 358 of 2022 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 23, 2023 |
| Hearing Date |
Feb 23, 2023 |
| Decision |
The High Court dismissed the writ petitions filed by M/s. A.A FOODS (PRIVATE) LIMITED, stating that the petitioners did not have locus standi to invoke the extraordinary jurisdiction of the High Court. The court concluded that the sealing of the factories was lawful due to the manufacturing of substandard food products, which posed risks to public health. The court emphasized that the petitioners failed to demonstrate any violation of law or rules during the arguments. Therefore, the petitions were dismissed in limine. |
| Summary |
In the case of M/s. A.A FOODS (PRIVATE) LIMITED versus the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Food Authority, the High Court addressed the legality of sealing the petitioners' premises due to the manufacturing of substandard food items. The court found that the petitioners lacked the necessary standing to challenge the actions of the food authority, which were based on public safety concerns. The decision underscored the importance of regulatory compliance in the food industry and the role of food safety officers in ensuring public health standards. This case highlights the legal framework surrounding food safety in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, particularly under the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Food Authority Act, 2017, and the Interim Constitution Act, 1974. It serves as a significant reference for future cases involving food safety regulations and the responsibilities of manufacturers. Keywords such as 'food safety,' 'public health,' and 'legal compliance' are central to understanding the implications of this case. |
| Court |
High Court (AJ&K)
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Sardar Muhammad Ejaz Khan
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| Lawyers |
Raja Nadeem Khan,
Mr. Ahmed Saad Khan
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| Petitioners |
M/s. A.A FOODS (PRIVATE) LIMITED, DISTRICT JHELUM, PAKISTAN
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| Respondents |
AZAD JAMMU AND KASHMIR FOOD AUTHORITY through Chairperson/Minister for Food, New Secretariat, Muzaffarabad Azad Jammu and Kashmir
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| Citations |
2024 SLD 3719,
2024 PLJ 31
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| Other Citations |
2016 PTD 1675,
PLD 1997 SC 32
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| Laws Involved |
Azad Jammu and Kashmir Interim Constitution Act, 1974,
Azad Jammu and Kashmir Food Authority Act, 2017
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| Sections |
44,
13
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