Law: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973

Section: 199(1)(a)(i),(ii)

Constitution of Pakistan-------Art.199(1)(a)(i) & (ii)---Supervisory jurisdiction of High Court---Scope--Climate justice----Writ of mandamus for enforcement of climate justice---Judicial review---Scope---Elimination of climate chaos and enforcement of climate justice by the Water and Environment Commission appointed by High Court to compel implementation of actions taken for water reservation and environmental issues in Punjab particularly in Lahore---High Court exercised its ssupervisory jurisdiction with strong commitment of environmental protection and sustainable development by way of proactive measures and enforcement of strict regulations---Substantial and practical steps had been taken to control air pollution and to preserve groundwater---During the winter season those steps largely contributed to lowering Air Quality Index at different places in Lahore and thereby smog was controlled which had initially assumed dangerous proportions---This was an illustration of judicial review in action, and enforcement of climate justice---These actions were beyond mere judgments which adorn law journals and fail to address in actual terms, the climate chaos, which surrounds the inhabitants---In essence, it was a case of continuing mandamus or supervisory jurisdiction where orders of High Court were enforced by a Commission set up to compel implementation---Departments in turn, came back with reports of compliance and further orders were issued for complete climate justice and to protect fundamental rights of persons---Unique tool was employed by High Court which had yielded substantial results and same would not have been possible without the selfless and untiring efforts of the members of the Commission, who had devoted their energies to the monumental task---Counsel of different Departments and Regulatory Authorities had also come on board as friends of the Court and environment to lend a hand in the enterprise--Constitutional petition was adjourned for further proceedings, accordingly.Date of hearing: 29th December, 2023.ORDERSHAHID KARIM, J.---The report has been submitted by the Members of the Water and Environment Commission appointed by this Court that…