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Case ID e0d7ab49-1554-47b3-a568-9af28173cc08
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Case Number CIVIL PETITION NO.2682 OF 2022
Decision Date May 11, 2023
Hearing Date May 11, 2023
Decision The Supreme Court of Pakistan, in this Civil Petition No. 2682 of 2022, addressed the issues raised in the Customs Reference No. 106-P/2019, which was previously adjudicated by the Peshawar High Court. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to the provisions of the Customs Act, 1969, particularly focusing on sections 2(s) and 16. The decision made on 11th May 2023, delivered by Justices Sardar Tariq Masood and Muhammad Ali Mazhar, highlighted the procedural aspects of customs regulations and their implications for the parties involved. The court ruled in favor of the petitioner, underscoring the necessity of compliance with the statutory requirements set forth in the relevant customs legislation, thereby reinforcing the legal framework governing customs operations in Pakistan.
Summary This case revolves around the Civil Petition No. 2682 of 2022, presented before the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The court dealt with the appeal against the judgment dated 17th May 2022 from the Peshawar High Court concerning Customs Reference No. 106-P/2019. The legal representatives for the petitioner, including Mr. Mukhtar Ahmad Maneri and Mr. Muhammad Sharif Janjua, argued the case via video link from Peshawar. The court, led by Justices Sardar Tariq Masood and Muhammad Ali Mazhar, scrutinized the relevant provisions of the Customs Act, 1969, particularly sections 2(s) and 16. The judgment delivered on 11th May 2023 reaffirmed the necessity for strict adherence to customs regulations, emphasizing that any deviation could lead to significant legal ramifications. This case is crucial for understanding the application of customs laws in Pakistan, and it highlights the procedural integrity necessary for the enforcement of customs regulations, thereby serving as a critical reference point for future cases involving customs law.
Court Supreme Court of Pakistan
Entities Involved Collector Customs, Model Customs Collectorate, Peshawar
Judges MR. JUSTICE SARDAR TARIQ MASOOD, MR. JUSTICE MUHAMMAD ALI MAZHAR
Lawyers Mr. Mukhtar Ahmad Maneri, Mr. Muhammad Sharif Janjua
Petitioners Muhammad Ismail
Respondents Not available
Citations 2023 SLD 6674
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Customs Act, 1969
Sections 2(s), 16