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| 2026 SLG 569 2026 SLD 569 = 2026 SHC 512 |
Sindh High Court
C.P.No.D-2436 of 2022 / C.P.No.D-5129 of 2022 / C.P.No.D-8006 of 2022 / C.P.No.D-5169 of 2023 / C.P.No.D-6352 of 2023 / C.P.No.D-1524 of 2025 / C.P.No.D-1959 of 2025 / C.P.No.D-2006 of 2025 / C.P.No.D-4109 of 2025 / C.P.No.D-5004 of 2025
Presented By: MR. JUSTICE ADNAN-UL-KARIM MEMON, J. MR. JUSTICE ZULFIQAR ALI SANGI, J.
Date of hearing : 09.02.2026 Date of order : 27.02.2026 Syed Qaim Ali Shah advocate a/w Taimoor Ali Mangrio Advocate for the petitioner in C.P.No.D-2436 of 2022. Malik Naeem Iqbal, Advocate for the petitioner in C.P.No.D-4109 of 2025. Mr. Hanif Faisal Alam, advocate a/w Abdul Qadeer Naich advocate for SCORE in C.P.No.D-2505 of 2021, C.P.No.D-2436, 5129, 8006 of 2022 and C.P.No.D-5169 of 2023. Mr. Muhammad Vawda, advocate for the applicant (CMA No. 21160/2025). Mr. Abdul Haseeb Qazi, advocate for respondent No.08 in C.P No.D- 2436 of 2022 & 5129 of 2022. Mr. Umair Usman advocate for the petitioner in C.P.No.D-5169 of 2023 a/w Mr. Muhammad Shahmeer Memon and Ms. Areeba Maqool Mr. Zaeem Haider, advocate for the intervener in C.P.No.D-6352/23 Mr. Muhammad Yasir advocate for petitioner in C.P.No. D-1959 of 2025.
C.P.No.D-2436 of 2022 / C.P.No.D-5129 of 2022 / C.P.No.D-8006 of 2022 / C.P.No.D-5169 of 2023 / C.P.No.D-6352 of 2023 / C.P.No.D-1524 of 2025 / C.P.No.D-1959 of 2025 / C.P.No.D-2006 of 2025 / C.P.No.D-4109 of 2025 / C.P.No.D-5004 of 2025
Presented By: MR. JUSTICE ADNAN-UL-KARIM MEMON, J. MR. JUSTICE ZULFIQAR ALI SANGI, J.
Date of hearing : 09.02.2026 Date of order : 27.02.2026 Syed Qaim Ali Shah advocate a/w Taimoor Ali Mangrio Advocate for the petitioner in C.P.No.D-2436 of 2022. Malik Naeem Iqbal, Advocate for the petitioner in C.P.No.D-4109 of 2025. Mr. Hanif Faisal Alam, advocate a/w Abdul Qadeer Naich advocate for SCORE in C.P.No.D-2505 of 2021, C.P.No.D-2436, 5129, 8006 of 2022 and C.P.No.D-5169 of 2023. Mr. Muhammad Vawda, advocate for the applicant (CMA No. 21160/2025). Mr. Abdul Haseeb Qazi, advocate for respondent No.08 in C.P No.D- 2436 of 2022 & 5129 of 2022. Mr. Umair Usman advocate for the petitioner in C.P.No.D-5169 of 2023 a/w Mr. Muhammad Shahmeer Memon and Ms. Areeba Maqool Mr. Zaeem Haider, advocate for the intervener in C.P.No.D-6352/23 Mr. Muhammad Yasir advocate for petitioner in C.P.No. D-1959 of 2025.
M/s. Super Long Route Bus Owners Association
VS
Federation of Pakistan & others / Anjuman-e-Tajiran & Others Vs Federation of Pakistan & others / Meer Sajjad Ahmed Shahwani Vs Federation of Pakistan & others / Mumtaz Majeed Vs Federation of Pakistan & others / Haji Abdul Raziq Vs Province of Sindh & others / Abdul Qadoos Khan Vs Federation of Pakistan & others / Abid Abdullah Vs Federation of Pakistan & others / Ehsan-ur-Rehman & others Vs Province of Sindh & others / Syed Abdul Qadeem Agha & another Vs Province of Sindh & others / Jaffar Abdul Majeed & others Vs Federation of Pakistan & others
Law: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
Section: 199, 4, 9, 10-A, 15, 18, 23, 24
Law: National Highway Authority Act, 1991
Section: 2(k), 10(2)(viii)
Law: Sindh Public Property (Removal of Encroachment) Act, (XVIII of 2010)
Section: 3, 12
Summary This case involves multiple constitutional petitions regarding illegal encroachments, misuse of green belts and service roads, obstruction of public pathways, and alleged unlawful interference with private property near M-9 Motorway Karachi. Petitioners claimed violation of fundamental rights, illegal commercialization, and lack of lawful land acquisition. Respondents (including NHA & SCORE) argued that construction was within the Right of Way (ROW) and part of policy decisions. The Court held that: Constitutional jurisdiction is maintainable where fundamental rights and public interest are involved. NHA can develop facilities within ROW only if legally acquired and compliant with law. Private land cannot be used without acquisition and compensation. Encroachments on green belts, service roads, and public drains must be removed. Ordered joint demarcation, environmental checks, and removal of illegal structures. Sections / Laws Used (Bullet Form) Article 199, Constitution of Pakistan Article 4, Constitution of Pakistan Article 9, Constitution of Pakistan Article 10-A, Constitution of Pakistan Article 15, Constitution of Pakistan Article 18, Constitution of Pakistan Article 23, Constitution of Pakistan Article 24, Constitution of Pakistan Section 2(k), National Highway Authority Act, 1991 Section 10(2)(viii), National Highway Authority Act, 1991 Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Section 3, Sindh Public Property (Removal of Encroachment) Act, 2010 Section 12, Sindh Public Property (Removal of Encroachment) Act, 2010 National Highways & Strategic Roads (Control) Rules, 1998 West Pakistan Highways Ordinance, 1959 Sindh Ordinance No. III of 1973 Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997 2 Two-Word Description Encroachment Dispute / Property Rights O R D E R By this common Order, we propose to dispose of the instant petitions along with the listed application, as they involve identical questions of law and fact and arise out of the same set of circumstances. (C.P. No. D-1524 of 2025). The facts, succinctly stated, are that the Petitioner is a law-abiding citizen of Pakistan and a resident of Karachi who, along with…