| Citation(s) |
|---|
| 2026 SLG 1970 2026 SLD 1970 = 2026 SHC 4002 |
Sindh High Court
Special Customs Reference Application No.50 of 2026
Presented By: Asif
18.05.2026 Mr. Mubeen Ali Advocate, holding brief for Mr. Umar Ilyas Khan, Advocate for the applicant On 20.04.2026, following order was passed:
Special Customs Reference Application No.50 of 2026
Presented By: Asif
18.05.2026 Mr. Mubeen Ali Advocate, holding brief for Mr. Umar Ilyas Khan, Advocate for the applicant On 20.04.2026, following order was passed:
Law: Customs Act, 1969
Section: 196(5)
Case Summary
Nature of Proceeding
This is a Reference Application filed before a High Court, arising from an order of the Customs Appellate Tribunal under the Customs Act, 1969.
Procedural Status
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Case Type | Fresh Case |
| CMAs Listed | CMA No. 723/2026 & CMA No. 724/2026 |
| Matters Listed For | Office objection, CMAs, and main case hearing |
Chronology of Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Earlier Date | Learned counsel sought time to prepare brief; matter adjourned |
| 18.05.2026 | Matter fixed for hearing per earlier order |
| Today | Counsel holding brief again requested adjournment |
Grounds for Dismissal
The Court observed the following:
- On the previous date, the counsel sought time to prepare — matter was adjourned to 18.05.2026.
- On the current date, a junior/holding counsel appeared and again sought adjournment.
- The Court noted a pattern of delay and concluded the applicant has no genuine interest in proceeding.
- No satisfactory reason was provided for repeated non-readiness.
Final Order
The Reference Application is dismissed for non-prosecution.
A certified copy of the decision is directed to be sent under the seal of the Court and signature of the Registrar to the Customs Appellate Tribunal.