| Case ID |
15093833-212b-423d-b83c-ffb29ae43578 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
W.P. No. 25501 of 2015 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 25, 2018 |
| Hearing Date |
Jan 25, 2018 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court delivered a landmark judgment recognizing climate change as a pressing issue that affects fundamental human rights, including the right to life and a healthy environment. The court emphasized the government's failure to implement the National Climate Change Policy and Framework, which are essential for adapting to climate change impacts. The court constituted a Climate Change Commission to ensure the effective implementation of climate policies, stressing the importance of accountability and action in addressing the vulnerabilities posed by climate change. The judgment underscores the necessity for the government to take immediate and effective steps to protect citizens' rights in light of environmental challenges. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the enforcement of fundamental rights related to climate change in Pakistan. The petitioner, an agriculturist, approached the Lahore High Court, highlighting the government's inaction regarding the implementation of the National Climate Change Policy and Framework. The court recognized climate change as a defining challenge that threatens the rights to life, health, and a clean environment. It constituted a Climate Change Commission to oversee the implementation of climate policies, emphasizing the need for effective governance and accountability. The decision reflects a growing recognition of environmental justice and the necessity to integrate climate change considerations into national policymaking. Keywords: climate change, environmental justice, fundamental rights, Pakistan Climate Change Act, National Climate Change Policy. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Irrigation Department,
Climate Change Commission,
Ministry of Climate Change,
National Disaster Management Authority,
Various Ministries of the Federal Government
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| Judges |
SYED MANSOOR ALI SHAH, CHIEF JUSTICE,
ASGHAR LEGHARI
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Mansoor Usman Awan,
Shehzeen Abdullah,
Hussain Ibraheem Muhammad,
Mr. Nasar Ahmad,
Ms. Hina Hafeezullah Ishaq,
Mr. Anwaar Hussain,
Dr. Parvez Hassan,
Ms. Saima A. Khawaja,
Dr. Muhammad Javed,
Dr. Qazi Tallat M. Siddiqui,
Mr. M. Irfan Tariq,
Nisar Ahmad
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| Petitioners |
Unnamed Agriculturist
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| Respondents |
FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN
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| Citations |
2018 SLD 2266,
2018 PLJ 481
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| Other Citations |
PLD 2015 Lahore 522,
PLD 1994 SC 693
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Climate Change Act, 2017,
National Climate Change Policy, 2012,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
9,
14,
199
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