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| 2026 SLG 83 2026 SLD 83 = 2026 SHC 21 |
Constitutional Petition No. D-99 of 2026
Adnan-ul-Karim Memon, J.
09.1.2026 Mr. Munawar Ali advocate for the petitioners Mr. Sandeep Malani, Assistant AG Mr. Hazim Bangwar, Assistant Commissioner, Saddar, Karachi Mr. Zafarullah Jakhrani, Mukhriarkar Saddar appeared on behalf of respondent No.3 SIP Nasir, Police Station Preedy, Karachi
(Saeed Khan & another
VERSUS
The Province of Sindh & others)
Law: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
Section: 199,4, 9, 14, 18, 23, 24
Case Summary
The petitioners filed a constitutional petition under Article 199 challenging the sealing of Quetta Star Restaurant in Saddar, Karachi, and alleging harassment, unlawful treatment, and physical assault by Respondent No.4 (Assistant Commissioner). Petitioner No.1 is an advocate, and Petitioner No.2 owns the restaurant. The petition claimed violations of fundamental rights including Articles 4, 9, 14, 18, 23, and 24 of the Constitution.
The Court noted that roadside seating and encroachments are regulated by Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) issued by the Sindh Government, requiring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) and compliance with traffic and public safety rules. After the petitioners submitted an undertaking to comply with the SOPs and operate within lawful limits, the Court: