| Case ID |
f7fbe97c-db2a-439b-bc22-ce7dd9c2e405 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
C.P.L.A. No.382-K of 2000 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 09, 2004 |
| Hearing Date |
Feb 09, 2004 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition seeking leave to appeal against the High Court's judgment which allowed the respondent's constitutional petition regarding his name being placed on the Exit Control List. The Court noted that the High Court had rightly observed that cases related to citizen's liberties should be resolved swiftly. The Supreme Court found no grounds to interfere with the High Court's decision as the Government agencies failed to provide adequate material justifying their actions. The Court emphasized that such matters should not be kept pending indefinitely. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the implications of the Exit Control List as it pertains to the liberties of citizens in Pakistan. The petitioner, the State, placed the respondent's name on this list due to his alleged involvement in a criminal case. However, the High Court quashed the proceedings due to lack of convincing evidence. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision, stressing the urgency in matters involving personal liberty. This case is significant as it reinforces the legal principles surrounding due process and the rights of individuals against arbitrary state actions. Keywords: Exit Control List, personal liberty, constitutional petition, High Court, Supreme Court, due process. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
RANA BHAGWANDAS,
HAMID ALI MIRZA
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| Lawyers |
Akhlaq Ahmed Siddiqui, Advocate-on-Record,
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| Petitioners |
STATE OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN
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| Respondents |
ZULFIQAR AHMED
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| Citations |
2005 SLD 1391,
2005 SCMR 1469
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Exit from Pakistan (Control) Ordinance,
Constitution of Pakistan
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| Sections |
2,
185(3)
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