Legal Case Summary

Case Details
Case ID 209ed460-da92-47ee-a3f7-d44d7e734460
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Case Number Admn. Application No. S-10 of 2013
Decision Date Nov 08, 2019
Hearing Date Oct 28, 2010
Decision The High Court took cognizance of the matter regarding the dumping of chemical materials in a shop based on a formal complaint. It was determined that the issues involved were of public importance, particularly concerning health hazards and environmental pollution. The court directed that the case should be presented before a Division Bench for further consideration in its constitutional jurisdiction, emphasizing the need for immediate measures to address the potential threats posed by the chemicals involved. The court recognized its authority to convert proceedings and the necessity for swift action to prevent irreversible environmental degradation.
Summary In the case of Admn. Application No. S-10 of 2013, the Sindh High Court addressed significant public health and environmental concerns regarding the unauthorized dumping of hazardous chemical materials. The court's decision underscored the importance of constitutional jurisdiction under Article 199, allowing it to intervene in matters of public importance. The court highlighted its powers to convert proceedings as necessary to prevent injustice, reflecting on previous judgments that established a precedent for such actions. This case emphasizes the urgent need for regulatory compliance and environmental protection, showcasing the court's role in safeguarding public health against potential hazards from businesses operating without proper licenses. The ruling serves as a critical reminder for regulatory authorities to act decisively against environmental violations to protect community health and welfare.
Court Sindh High Court
Entities Involved Not available
Judges ADNAN-UL-KARIM MEMON, MUHAMMAD USMAN MEMON
Lawyers Farhad Ali Abro, Wali Muhammad Jamari
Petitioners Muhammad Usman
Respondents Others, D.C.O., Hyderabad
Citations 2021 SLD 185, 2021 MLD 200
Other Citations Jane Margret William v. Abdul Hamid Mian 1994 SCMR 1555, Capital Development Authority v. Khuda Baksh and 5 others 1994 SCMR 771, Shams-ul-Haq and others v. Mst. Ghoti and 8 others 1991 SCMR 1135, Muhammad Anis and others v. Abdul Haseeb and others PLD 1994 SC 539, Province of Sindh and another v. Muhammad Ilyas and others 2016 SCMR 189, Engineer Musharraf Shah v. Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through Chief Secretary and 2 others 2015 PLC (C.S) 215, The Thal Engineering Industries. Ltd. v. The Bank of Bahawalpur Ltd. and another 1979 SCMR 32, Karamat Hussain and others v. Muhammad Zaman and others PLD 1987 SC 139, Mian Asghar Ali v. Government of Punjab and others 2017 SCMR 118
Laws Involved Constitution of Pakistan
Sections 199