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Sindh High Court
Constitutional Petittion No.D-1024 of 2021,Constitutional Petition No.D-6962 of 2021,Constitutional Petition No.D-1156 of 2022,,Constitutional Petition No.D-6131 of 2022,Constitutional Petition No.D-2211 of 2023,Constitutional Petition No.D-5001 of 2023,Constitutional Petition No.D-5682 of 2023,Constitutional Petition No.D-5683 of 2023,Constitutional Petition No.D-5684 of 2023,Constitutional Petition No.D-3737 of 2024,Constitutional Petition No.D-1294 of 2024,Constitutional Petition No.D-3510 of 2024,Constitutional Petition No.D-1919 of 2025
Presented By: Mr. Justice Adnan-ul-Karim Memon Mr. Justice Zulfiqar Ali Sangi
Dated of hearing and order: 08.04.2026 Mr. Muhammad Jibran Nasir, Advocate for Petitioner in C.P. No.D-6962/2021. M/s. Asim Mansoor Khan and Zeeshan Bashir Khan, Advocates for Petitioners in C.P. No.D-1156/2022 and 2211/2024. Mr. Tahmasp Rasheed Rizvi, Advocate for the Petitioner in C.P. No.D-6131/2022. M/s Ameer Nausherwan Adil, Abdul Razzak and Zeeeshan Ahmed, Advocates for the Petitioner in C.P. No.D-5682/2023. M/s. Ghazi Khan Khalil, Aftab Ali and Syed Kumail Abbas, Advocates for the Petitioner in C.P. Nos.D-5683 and 5684 of 2023. Mr. Muhammad Irfan Siddiqui, Advocate for the Petitioner in C.P. No.D-5001/2023. Mr. Daniyal Muzaffar along with Ms. Maimoona, Advocates for the Petitioner in C.P. Nos.D-3737/2024, 1294/2024 and 1919/2025. Petitioner Samira Mahamadi in person in C.P. No.D-3510/2024. M/s. Zain A. Soomro, Tahir Ali Soomro and Muhammad Naeem, Advocates for the
Respondent No.4 in C.P. No.D-5001/2023 and for
Respondent No.5 in C.P. No.D-1024/2021. Mr. Abdullah Munshi, advocate for CBC in C.P. Nos.D-3737/2024 and 3510/2024. Mr. Talha Abbasi, Advocate for
Respondents. Mr. Syed Zaeem Hyder, Advocate for
Respondents. Mr. Zaheer Hussain, Advocate for
Respondents. Ms. Bushra, Advocate for
Respondent-DHA in C.P. Nos.-D-3737/2024 and 3510/2024. Mr. Masroor Ahmed, Advocate for
Respondent-KW&SC. Mr. Jawad Dero, Advocate General Sindh. Ms. Wajiha Mahdi, D.A.G.
Constitutional Petittion No.D-1024 of 2021,Constitutional Petition No.D-6962 of 2021,Constitutional Petition No.D-1156 of 2022,,Constitutional Petition No.D-6131 of 2022,Constitutional Petition No.D-2211 of 2023,Constitutional Petition No.D-5001 of 2023,Constitutional Petition No.D-5682 of 2023,Constitutional Petition No.D-5683 of 2023,Constitutional Petition No.D-5684 of 2023,Constitutional Petition No.D-3737 of 2024,Constitutional Petition No.D-1294 of 2024,Constitutional Petition No.D-3510 of 2024,Constitutional Petition No.D-1919 of 2025
Presented By: Mr. Justice Adnan-ul-Karim Memon Mr. Justice Zulfiqar Ali Sangi
Dated of hearing and order: 08.04.2026 Mr. Muhammad Jibran Nasir, Advocate for Petitioner in C.P. No.D-6962/2021. M/s. Asim Mansoor Khan and Zeeshan Bashir Khan, Advocates for Petitioners in C.P. No.D-1156/2022 and 2211/2024. Mr. Tahmasp Rasheed Rizvi, Advocate for the Petitioner in C.P. No.D-6131/2022. M/s Ameer Nausherwan Adil, Abdul Razzak and Zeeeshan Ahmed, Advocates for the Petitioner in C.P. No.D-5682/2023. M/s. Ghazi Khan Khalil, Aftab Ali and Syed Kumail Abbas, Advocates for the Petitioner in C.P. Nos.D-5683 and 5684 of 2023. Mr. Muhammad Irfan Siddiqui, Advocate for the Petitioner in C.P. No.D-5001/2023. Mr. Daniyal Muzaffar along with Ms. Maimoona, Advocates for the Petitioner in C.P. Nos.D-3737/2024, 1294/2024 and 1919/2025. Petitioner Samira Mahamadi in person in C.P. No.D-3510/2024. M/s. Zain A. Soomro, Tahir Ali Soomro and Muhammad Naeem, Advocates for the
Respondent No.4 in C.P. No.D-5001/2023 and for
Respondent No.5 in C.P. No.D-1024/2021. Mr. Abdullah Munshi, advocate for CBC in C.P. Nos.D-3737/2024 and 3510/2024. Mr. Talha Abbasi, Advocate for
Respondents. Mr. Syed Zaeem Hyder, Advocate for
Respondents. Mr. Zaheer Hussain, Advocate for
Respondents. Ms. Bushra, Advocate for
Respondent-DHA in C.P. Nos.-D-3737/2024 and 3510/2024. Mr. Masroor Ahmed, Advocate for
Respondent-KW&SC. Mr. Jawad Dero, Advocate General Sindh. Ms. Wajiha Mahdi, D.A.G.
Law: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
Section: 199, 4, 9, 10-A, 14, 18, 25, 204
Law: Cantonment Act (II of 1924)
Section: 3, 4, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 223, 224
Law: Sale of Goods Act (III of 1930)
Section: 37, 57
Summary The petitioners challenged the jurisdiction of the Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC) over DHA areas and sought continuous access to clean drinking water. They argued that CBC lacked lawful jurisdiction over DHA Block 8 and other civilian areas without proper Federal Government notifications under the Cantonments Act, 1924, and that CBC had failed to fulfill its statutory duty to provide potable water despite collecting water charges. The Court held that access to clean water is a fundamental right under Article 9 of the Constitution. It directed CBC and the Karachi Water & Sewerage Corporation (KW&SC) to ensure regular water supply, improve infrastructure, continue interim bowser services, install water meters, maintain transparent billing, submit compliance reports, and verify CBC's jurisdiction through official gazette notifications within prescribed timelines. Sections / Articles Used Article 199, Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 Article 4, Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 Article 9, Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 Article 10-A, Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 Article 14, Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 Article 18, Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 Article 25, Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 Article 204, Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 Section 3, Cantonments Act, 1924 Section 4, Cantonments Act, 1924 Section 217, Cantonments Act, 1924 Section 218, Cantonments Act, 1924 Section 219, Cantonments Act, 1924 Section 220, Cantonments Act, 1924 Section 221, Cantonments Act, 1924 Section 223, Cantonments Act, 1924 Section 224, Cantonments Act, 1924 Section 37, Sale of Goods Act, 1930 Section 57, Sale of Goods Act, 1930 Two 2-Word Descriptions Water Supply Cantonment Jurisdiction O R D E R The Petitioners in all petitions generally pray for a direction to the Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC) and other concerned Municipal authorities to ensure the continuous and adequate supply of clean and potable water to the residents of the Defence Housing Authority (DHA), including…