M.Q.M. (PAKISTAN) vs PAKISTAN through Secretary Cabinet Division, Government of Pakistan Ss — 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 Ss
Subject matter: Constitutional
Provisions referred to: Sindh Local Government Act

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Judgment text as reported

M.Q.M. (PAKISTAN) VS PAKISTAN through Secretary Cabinet Division, Government of Pakistan Ss. 74 & 75(1)---Constitution of Pakistan, Arts. 2A, 9, 14, 25 & 140A---Constitutional petition under Article 184(3) of the Constitution---Local Governments in Province of Sindh---Sections 74 & 75(1) of the Sindh Local Government Act, 2013 ('the Act of 2013') were against the principles enshrined in the Objectives Resolution and the Fundamental Rights enacted in Articles 9, 14 & 25 of the Constitution and were also contrary to and in direct conflict with Article 140A of the Constitution---Supreme Court declared Sections 74 & 75(1) of the Sindh Local Government Act, 2013 as ultra vires the Constitution and struck them down, and disposed of the petition with certain directions and observations.

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