M.Q.M. (PAKISTAN) vs PAKISTAN through Secretary Cabinet Division, Government of Pakistan Dynamic and progressive meaning — 2022 PLD 439 SUPREME-COURT

Case information

Citation: 2022 PLD 439 SUPREME-COURT
Court: Supreme Court of Pakistan
Year: 2022
Reporter: PLD
Parties: M.Q.M. (PAKISTAN) vs PAKISTAN through Secretary Cabinet Division, Government of Pakistan Dynamic and progressive meaning

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Judgment text as reported

M.Q.M. (PAKISTAN) VS PAKISTAN through Secretary Cabinet Division, Government of Pakistan Dynamic and progressive meaning---Scope---In interpreting constitutional provisions, the Courts approach and give dynamic and progressive meaning to the words of the Constitution and also lean towards giving effect to the Constitution, which is addressed by the Constitutional provisions---Courts always avoid giving an interpretation to the Constitution, which represents results not intended by the Constitutional makers or to narrow down or make the Constitutional provision pedantic---Courts strive to construe the Constitution broadly so that it may meet the requirements, which it sets down to address.

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