Law: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973

Section: 199,4, 8, 9, 10A, 14, 15, 19A, 25A

Law: Passports Act, 1974

Section: 8

Law: Passports Rules, 2021

Section: 21,22,23

Law: General Clauses Act, 1897

Section: 21

Summary Petitioner Abdul Bais Baloch filed a Constitutional Petition under Article 199 seeking removal of his name from the Passport Control List (PCL, formerly Blacklist). He argued that his placement was arbitrary, unlawful, and mala fide, causing severe personal and business losses despite disposal of the underlying FIR. The respondents (FIA and Directorate of Immigration & Passports) contended that the PCL listing was statutorily valid under Passport Rules, 2021 (Rules 21–23) and that a Review Committee exists for early removal. The Court emphasized freedom of movement under Articles 4, 8, 9, 10A, 14, 15, 19A, and 25A of the Constitution and held that placement on the PCL without notice, reasoned grounds, or hearing violates fundamental rights. The Court allowed the petitioner to apply to the Review Committee and be heard within two weeks, while noting that judicial review remains available to strike down arbitrary listings. The petition was disposed of accordingly. Sections / Laws Used Article 199, Constitution – Constitutional petition / writ jurisdiction Articles 4, 8, 9, 10A, 14, 15, 19A, 25A, Constitution – Fundamental rights (life, liberty, due process, travel) Passports Act, 1974 – Section 8 – Passport powers (cancellation/impoundment) Passport Rules, 2021 – Rules 21, 22, 23 – PCL listing and Review Committee General Clauses Act, Section 21 – Powers of DG Immigration & Passports 2 Two-Word Descriptions Travel Restriction / Constitutional Due Process / PCL O R D E R  Petitioner Abdul Bais Baloch has filed this Constitution Petition under Article 199 of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973, seeking following relief:-   Declare that the placement of the Petitioner's name on the Passport Control List (previously known as Blacklist) is perverse, arbitrary and without legal sanction;   Direct the Respondents to remove the name of the Petitioner immediately from the Passport Control List (previously known as Blacklist) forthwith on the grounds as mentioned in foregoing paras of Fact; Direct the Respondents to remove any all further possible restrictions on the…