| Case ID |
20623ce1-f569-4a4e-92fe-26a237875f03 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 13202 of 2015 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 02, 2015 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court dismissed the writ petition filed by the petitioner, who sought the installation of CCTV cameras in police stations and the provision of ambulances to his welfare organization. The court noted the government's ongoing initiatives for public safety and security, particularly in police stations. It ruled that the constitutional jurisdiction of the High Court is meant for the enforcement of rights, not their creation, and therefore, the petitioner's requests lacked any legal foundation. Consequently, the court directed the Provincial Government of Punjab to complete the installation of CCTV cameras in police stations within six months, maintaining surveillance and recording of activities, while dismissing the request for ambulances as being devoid of any force. |
| Summary |
In the case before the Lahore High Court, the petitioner, DR. YASIN ZIA, Chairman of a welfare organization, filed a writ petition seeking directions for the installation of CCTV cameras in police stations and the provision of ambulances to his organization. The court examined the existing initiatives by the GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB to enhance public safety through the development of model police stations and the installation of surveillance technology. The court emphasized that the constitutional jurisdiction is designed to enforce existing rights rather than create new ones. It ultimately dismissed the petition, citing the lack of legal basis for the requests made by the petitioner. The court highlighted the need for the Provincial Government to expedite the installation of CCTV cameras to improve police accountability and public confidence in law enforcement. This case underscores the importance of technology in modern policing and the legal framework governing public safety initiatives. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD FARRUKH IRFAN KHAN
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
DR. YASIN ZIA
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| Respondents |
others,
GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB
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| Citations |
2016 SLD 2330,
2016 PLD 94
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan
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| Sections |
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