SHAFIQUE AHMED vs PROVINCIAL POLICE OFFICER, KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA — 2026 PLC(CS) 874 SUPREME-COURT

Case information

Citation: 2026 PLC(CS) 874 SUPREME-COURT
Court: Supreme Court of Pakistan
Year: 2026
Reporter: PLC
Parties: SHAFIQUE AHMED vs PROVINCIAL POLICE OFFICER, KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA
Subject matter: Criminal

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Judgment text as reported

SHAFIQUE AHMED VS PROVINCIAL POLICE OFFICER, KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA. Art. 10A---Due process of law---Good governance---Term 'culture of justification'---Scope---Legitimacy and legality of governmental actions stem from the authority that officials hold to wield power---Under such conception of public law, focus is on delineating limits of public action and ensuring that decisions are made solely by those duly authorized to do so---Culture of justification represents paradigm shift where mere existence of such authority is only a preliminary aspect of analysis---Authorization to act remains necessary condition for legality of governmental actions, it is not sufficient in itself---Core requirement for any legitimate and legal administration of power hinges on its justification---Sound justification for government actions involve establishing cogency and persuasiveness of rationale behind government actions and requires such actions to be scrutinized for their rationality and reasonableness---If Art. 10A of the Constitution serves as a decisive departure from restrictive culture of authority, it becomes evident what it aims to transition towards: a culture of justification---In such new model, every exertion of power must stand on its own merits, compelling authorities to substantiate their decisions through sound reasoning rather than relying on fear associated with the force they command---Envisioned culture prefers persuasion and collaboration over coercion and intimidation to maintain efficiency, discipline and accountability in public service.

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