| Case ID |
2e547256-5a83-43ec-add8-edd31538dede |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition No. 97-L of 2002 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 11, 2002 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court declined to grant leave to appeal to the petitioners and upheld the relief granted to the respondent by the Lahore High Court. However, the Supreme Court expressed its disapproval of the observations made against the concerned officers of the Customs Department, stating that their actions were deemed to have been taken in good faith and directed the competent authority to review the matter and take appropriate action if necessary. The case highlighted the importance of following proper procedures in the handling of confiscated currency and the need for accountability within the Customs Department. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the legal proceedings initiated by Tariq Iqbal regarding the confiscation of foreign currency under the Customs Act. The case details the journey from the initial confiscation of USD 127,000, the subsequent legal battles, and the eventual ruling by the Supreme Court of Pakistan which emphasized the need for due process and accountability within governmental departments. Key issues included the legality of the currency's sale and the responsibilities of Customs officials. The Supreme Court's decision underscored the importance of lawful authority and procedural integrity in administrative actions, serving as a precedent for future cases related to customs and administrative law. The case is significant for understanding the intersection of customs regulations and constitutional law, particularly in the context of the rights of individuals against governmental actions. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
QAZI MUHAMMAD FAROOQ,
ABDUL HAMEED DOGAR
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| Lawyers |
A. Karim Malik, Senior Advocate Supreme Court,
Syed Abul~Aasim Jafri, Advocate-on-Record,
Kh. Haris Ahmed, Advocate Supreme Court,
Ijaz Ahmed Khan, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
TARIQ IQBAL
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| Respondents |
COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS, LAHORE
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| Citations |
2002 SLD 1340,
2002 SCMR 1176
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Customs Act (IV of 1969),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
156(1)(8),
217,
185(3)
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