| Case ID |
f9566712-58b6-4884-9e22-5341229f1f1f |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petitions for Leave to Appeal Nos.577 to 585 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 14, 1997 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan granted leave to appeal for the authoritative consideration of substantial legal questions arising from several petitions pending adjudication, including this case. The court identified key legal issues regarding the amendment of fiscal law through a money bill without Senate approval and the applicability of section 31-A of the Customs Act, 1969, concerning the petitioners' demands. The court directed that these petitions be fixed along with identical matters, while interim relief was to continue. |
| Summary |
In the case of SAADI CEMENT LIMITED vs. FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed crucial legal questions related to the Customs Act, 1969, particularly section 31 and section 31-A. The court deliberated on whether amendments to fiscal laws could be enacted via money bills without Senate approval, a matter of significant constitutional importance. The court's decision to grant leave for appeal allowed for an authoritative interpretation of these legal issues, impacting future fiscal legislation and the rights of the petitioners under the doctrine of legitimate expectations. This case illustrates the balance between legislative processes and the rights of entities affected by fiscal regulations, emphasizing the need for clarity in legal frameworks governing taxation and customs. Keywords such as 'Customs Act', 'Supreme Court of Pakistan', 'fiscal law amendments', and 'doctrine of legitimate expectations' are pivotal in understanding the implications of this case, particularly in the context of ongoing discussions about legislative authority and taxpayer rights. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN,
SAADI CEMENT LIMITED
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| Judges |
RAJA AFRASIAB KHAN,
MUNAWAR AHMAD MIRZA
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Akram Sheikh,
Muhammad Ahmad Zaidi,
Syed Hamid Hussain,
M.S. Ghoury,
Mirza Masood-ur Rehman
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| Petitioners |
SAADI CEMENT LIMITED
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| Respondents |
FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN
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| Citations |
1998 SLD 1152,
1998 SCMR 383
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| Other Citations |
1994 SCMR 2123
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| Laws Involved |
Customs Act, 1969
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| Sections |
31,
31-A
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