NATIONAL LOGISTICS CELL, GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN, HQ NLC, KARACHI vs The COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS, MODEL CUSTOMS COLLECTORATE, PORT MUHAMMAD BIN QASIM, KARACHI art — 2023 SCMR 1325 SUPREME-COURT

Case information

Citation: 2023 SCMR 1325 SUPREME-COURT
Court: Supreme Court of Pakistan
Year: 2023
Reporter: SCMR
Parties: NATIONAL LOGISTICS CELL, GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN, HQ NLC, KARACHI vs The COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS, MODEL CUSTOMS COLLECTORATE, PORT MUHAMMAD BIN QASIM, KARACHI art
Subject matter: Constitutional

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Judgment text as reported

NATIONAL LOGISTICS CELL, GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN, HQ NLC, KARACHI VS The COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS, MODEL CUSTOMS COLLECTORATE, PORT MUHAMMAD BIN QASIM, KARACHI art. 184(3)---Suo motu powers of the Supreme Court---Scope---No one can dispute the efficacy of the exercise of the Suo Motu jurisdiction vested in the Supreme Court under article 184(3) of the Constitution, in matters of public importance involving enforcement of any of the fundamental rights, which require urgent attention of the Court to ensure that the rule of law in the country prevails---However, the exercise of this jurisdiction by the Court is intended to be the need of the hour to ensure and enforce the rule of law; and not to undermine the lawful authority of the departments, institutions, authorities or offices---Not to mention the prejudice it may cause the parties who would not have any right of appeal against the orders passed by the Supreme Court in its Suo Motu jurisdiction and the adverse effect it may have on the adjudicatory process that may ensue---Supreme Court, while exercising its Suo Motu jurisdiction, therefore should not only be very cautious on what matters it exercises this jurisdiction, but also very mindful of the directions it makes, so that, the lawful authority of the investigating authorities or the adjudicatory forums is not undermined.

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