SAEED AHMED vs NESTLE PAKISTAN LIMITED — 2026 PLC 53 SUPREME-COURT

Case information

Citation: 2026 PLC 53 SUPREME-COURT
Court: Supreme Court of Pakistan
Year: 2026
Reporter: PLC
Parties: SAEED AHMED vs NESTLE PAKISTAN LIMITED
Subject matter: Constitutional

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Judgment text as reported

SAEED AHMED VS NESTLE PAKISTAN LIMITED. Art. 199---Writ of certiorari---Scope and essence---This type of writ can be issued when a lower court, tribunal, or quasi-judicial forum/authority surpasses or transcends its jurisdiction---The higher courts issue writ of certiorari to nullify and overturn ultra vires actions for impeding the misuse and abuse of judicial powers---Exercise of this writ jurisdiction is unquestionably available in case of obvious contravention or infringement of natural justice or right to fair trial/due process---Under this writ jurisdiction, as engrained in the Constitution, under Article 199, the High Courts have wide-ranging powers within their territorial jurisdiction to issue writ of certiorari not only in the case of violation of any fundamental right but also against judicial or quasi-judicial decisions/orders if for any reason they are found against the law---In nutshell, this remedy can be availed and writ of certiorari can be issued by the High Court when a lower body acts without or in excess of jurisdiction; when there is a violation of natural justice; when there is a clear error of law on the face of the record; when the decision is based on fraud, mala fide intent, or corruption and when the authority refuses to exercise its jurisdiction despite being legally bound to do so.

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