KHALID MEHMOOD vs CHAKLALA CANTONMENT BOARD arts — 2023 SCMR 1843 SUPREME-COURT

Case information

Citation: 2023 SCMR 1843 SUPREME-COURT
Court: Supreme Court of Pakistan
Year: 2023
Reporter: SCMR
Parties: KHALID MEHMOOD vs CHAKLALA CANTONMENT BOARD arts
Subject matter: Civil

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Judgment text as reported

KHALID MEHMOOD VS CHAKLALA CANTONMENT BOARD arts. 187(1) & 175(2)---Power of the Supreme Court to issue such directions, orders or decrees as may be necessary for doing complete justice in any case or matter pending before it---Scope---Bare reading of article 187(1) of the Constitution shows that its provisions are subject to and controlled by article 175(2) of the Constitution---article 187(1) only confers power on the Court 'to issue such directions, orders or decrees as may be necessary for doing complete justice in any case or matter pending before it', and does not confer jurisdiction to take cognizance of any case or matter---Phrase 'in any case or matter pending before it' used in article 187(1) is the key to construe the provisions thereof---No independent proceedings can be initiated under article 187(1)---Court can invoke its power under article 187(1) only in a case or matter that is competently filed before it under any article of the Constitution or provision of some other law conferring jurisdiction as stated in article 175(2) and is also pending before it---article 187(1) of the Constitution is not applicable where the case or matter stands finally concluded and is no more pending before the Court.

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