| Case ID |
0fd86906-2fc7-40b6-ad00-f5fa6de428dc |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
W.P No.141-A/2013 |
| Decision Date |
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| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The High Court addressed the petitioner's challenge against the cancellation of her Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) by the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA). The court noted that the petitioner, along with her family members, had been issued CNICs, but she and her brother were deprived of theirs. The court acknowledged that the petitioner had pursued her grievance through proper channels, including the Chairman of NADRA and the Wafaqi Muhtasib, but to no avail. Ultimately, the court decided to convert the petition into an appeal under Section 18(3) of the NADRA Ordinance, requiring the matter to be sent to the Secretary of the Ministry of Interior for resolution within one month, taking into account the favorable outcome previously granted to her brother's case. |
| Summary |
In the case of Gul Shereen Bibi vs. Federal Government of Pakistan, the petitioner challenged the cancellation of her CNIC by NADRA. The case highlighted the procedural issues faced by individuals in obtaining identity cards, particularly when family members have successfully acquired them. The petitioner argued her entitlement based on her birth in Pakistan and her family's long-standing residency. The court recognized the importance of providing fair hearings as mandated by the NADRA Ordinance and decided to convert the petition into an appeal, emphasizing the need for timely resolution of grievances. The decision reflects the commitment of the judiciary to uphold the rights of citizens in accessing identity documentation, which is crucial for civil rights and participation in society. The case underscores the significance of legal recourse in administrative matters and the necessity for government agencies to adhere to legal protocols when handling citizen applications. |
| Court |
Peshawar High Court, Abbottabad Bench
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| Entities Involved |
National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA),
Ministry of Interior
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| Judges |
Lal, Jan Khatak, Justice,
Qalandar Ali Khan, Justice
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| Lawyers |
S. Sajjad Hassan Shah,
Aurangzeb Mughal
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| Petitioners |
Gul Shereen Bibi
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| Respondents |
5 others,
Federal Government of Pakistan through Secretary Ministry of Interior
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| Citations |
2016 SLD 3607 = 2016 CLC 1928
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
National Database and Registration Authority Ordinance, 2000
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| Sections |
18(3)
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