| Citation(s) |
|---|
| 2012 SLG 1501 2012 SLD 1501 2012 SCMR 773 |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
Human Rights Cases Nos.7734-G/2009, 1003-G/2010, and 56712of 2010, decision dated: 30-03-2012
IFTIKHAR MUHAMMAD CHAUDHRY C.J. AND KHILJI ARIF HUSSAIN, J
Human Rights Cases Nos.7734-G/2009, 1003-G/2010, and 56712of 2010, decision dated: 30-03-2012
IFTIKHAR MUHAMMAD CHAUDHRY C.J. AND KHILJI ARIF HUSSAIN, J
Law:
Section:
(a) Constitution of Pakistan-------Preamble---Constitution mandates that State shall exercise its powers and authority through chosen representatives of the people---Democratic order in place, through the representatives of people, being the members of Parliament, obligates the elected representatives to fulfil their commitments bestowed upon them under the Constitution, and in their representative capacity, they are bound to perform their functions honestly, to the best of their ability, faithfully, in accordance with the Constitution and the laws as well as the rules of the Assembly, and always in the interest of sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well being and prosperity of Pakistan---Such a binding force of the Constitution commands them to ensure well being and prosperity of Pakistan, so whenever they feel threat to the well being of the people of Pakistan for any reasons, they are bound to preserve the same. (b) Constitution of Pakistan- ----Art. 24--- Protection of property rights--- Government/Executive being the custodian of the national resources on behalf of the nation is bound to preserve and protect the same by strictly adhering to the relevant laws, conventions, experiences and have no authority to compromise with the resources, which fall within the definition of property in terms of constitutional provisions, belonging to general masses falling within the ambit of Art.24 of the Constitution. (c) Constitution of Pakistan--- ----Arts. 29 & 2A--- Principles of Policy--- Objectives Resolution---Government under Art.29 read with Art.2A of the Constitution is bound to formulate policies for the promotion of social and economic well being of the people, which includes provision of facilities to the citizens for work and adequate livelihood with a reasonable rest and leisure, etc.---Energy/electricity is essentially one of the significant facilities required by the citizens for manifold purposes, namely, uplifting of their social and economic status---Non-supply of electricity to the citizens regularly, is tantamount to depriving them of one of the essentials of the life including the security of economic activities, which are relatable to their…
Deprecated: trim(): Passing null to parameter #1 ($string) of type string is deprecated in /home/digixyei/sldsystempk.com/view/master-layout/view_case.php on line 492