| Case ID |
07a698ca-d72c-4d2c-9acb-b525469bfa6f |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Review Petitions No, 561, 568 to 570, 600 to |
| Decision Date |
Jan 22, 2016 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan allowed the review petitions, setting aside the previous judgment dated 19.08.2015. The court found that the earlier judgment had overlooked the existing laws which permitted hunting of the Houbara Bustard under a license. The court emphasized that the provincial governments have discretionary powers to classify animals as protected or game species under their respective wildlife laws. The judgment also highlighted the need for provinces to amend their wildlife laws to ensure compliance with international treaties such as CITES and CMS. It directed that the petitions be listed for fresh hearing, thereby allowing for a more comprehensive examination of the wildlife laws and their implications for conservation. |
| Summary |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan's decision in the case involving the hunting of the Houbara Bustard revolves around the review of previous judgments related to wildlife conservation. The case highlights the balance between conservation efforts and the rights of local communities regarding wildlife management. The court found that existing laws allowed for regulated hunting, contradicting the previous complete ban imposed. The ruling underscores the importance of aligning provincial laws with international conservation standards while considering sustainable practices. The court's decision to set aside the previous ruling opens avenues for re-evaluating wildlife policies, emphasizing the need for collaboration among federal and provincial governments in wildlife management. Key terms include wildlife conservation, Houbara Bustard, CITES, CMS, and sustainable hunting practices. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Government of Balochistan,
Federation of Pakistan,
Province of Sindh
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| Judges |
AN WAR ZAHEER, JAMALI, HC.J.,
MIAN SAQIB NISAR,
IQBAL HAMEEDUR RAHMAN,
UMAR ATA BANDIAL,
QAZI FAEZ ISA
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Salman Aslam Butt,
Mr. Razzaq A. Mirza,
Mr. Farooque H. Naek,
Mr. Muhammad Ayaz Khan Swati,
Mr. Kamran Murtaza
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| Petitioners |
Government Of Punjab, Etc.
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| Respondents |
Aamir Zahoor-ULHaq, Etc.
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| Citations |
2016 SLD 1851,
2016 PSC 690
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| Other Citations |
PLD 1998 SC 363,
PLD 1993 Supreme Court 341,
PLD 2014 Supreme Court 668,
PLD 2015 Supreme Court 137
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| Laws Involved |
Balochistan Wildlife (Protection, Preservation, Conservation and Management) Act, 2014,
Sindh Wildlife Ordinance, 1972,
Pakistan Trade Control of Wild Fauna and Flora Act, 2012,
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES),
Convention on Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)
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| Sections |
Not available
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