Constitution of Pakistan 1973 (Part II, Part VII)

Important for Enforcement / Regulatory Officers

·          Part II → Protects citizens’ rights during enforcement actions.

·          Part VII → Explains the court system and judicial powers dealing with enforcement cases.

Part II – Fundamental Rights and Principles of Policy

Chapter 1 – Fundamental Rights (Articles 8–28)

These articles guarantee the basic rights of citizens and residents.

·          Article 8 – Laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights to be void.

·          Article 9 – Security of person.

·          Article 10 – Safeguards as to arrest and detention.

·          Article 10A – Right to fair trial.

·          Article 11 – Prohibition of slavery and forced labour.

·          Article 12 – Protection against retrospective punishment.

·          Article 13 – Protection against double punishment and self-incrimination.

·          Article 14 – Inviolability of dignity of man and privacy of home.

·          Article 15 – Freedom of movement.

·          Article 16 – Freedom of assembly.

·          Article 17 – Freedom of association and political parties.

·          Article 18 – Freedom of trade, business or profession.

·          Article 19 – Freedom of speech and expression.

·          Article 19A – Right to information.

·          Article 20 – Freedom to profess religion and manage religious institutions.

·          Article 21 – Safeguard against taxation for religious purposes.

·          Article 22 – Safeguards regarding educational institutions in respect of religion.

·          Article 23 – Right to property.

·          Article 24 – Protection of property rights.

·          Article 25 – Equality of citizens before law.

·          Article 25A – Right to education (5–16 years).

·          Article 26 – Non-discrimination in public places.

·          Article 27 – Safeguard against discrimination in services.

·          Article 28 – Preservation of language, script and culture.

Chapter 2 – Principles of Policy (Articles 29–40)

These guide the state in governance and policy making.

·          Article 29 – Principles of Policy.

·          Article 30 – Responsibility regarding Principles of Policy.

·          Article 31 – Islamic way of life.

·          Article 32 – Promotion of local government institutions.

·          Article 33 – Discouragement of parochial and sectarian prejudices.

·          Article 34 – Participation of women in national life.

·          Article 35 – Protection of family, mother and child.

·          Article 36 – Protection of minorities.

·          Article 37 – Promotion of social justice and eradication of social evils.

·          Article 38 – Promotion of social and economic well-being.

·          Article 39 – Participation of people in armed forces.

·          Article 40 – Strengthening bonds with Muslim world.

Part VII – The Judicature (Articles 175–212)

This part describes the structure and powers of courts in Pakistan.

Chapter 1 – Courts (Articles 175–212)

·          Article 175 – Establishment and jurisdiction of courts.

·          Article 175A – Judicial Commission of Pakistan (appointment of judges).

·          Article 176 – Composition of Supreme Court.

·          Article 177 – Appointment of Supreme Court judges.

·          Article 178 – Oath of Supreme Court judges.

·          Article 179 – Retirement age of Supreme Court judges.

·          Article 180 – Acting Chief Justice.

·          Article 181 – Acting judge of Supreme Court.

·          Article 182 – Appointment of ad-hoc judges.

·          Article 183 – Seat of Supreme Court.

·          Article 184 – Original jurisdiction of Supreme Court.

·          Article 185 – Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court.

·          Article 186 – Advisory jurisdiction of Supreme Court.

·          Article 186A – Transfer of cases.

·          Article 187 – Power to issue directions/orders.

·          Article 188 – Review of judgments.

·          Article 189 – Decisions of Supreme Court binding on all courts.

·          Article 190 – Action in aid of Supreme Court.

·          Article 191 – Rules of Supreme Court.

·          Article 192 – Constitution of High Courts.

·          Article 193 – Appointment of High Court judges.

·          Article 194 – Oath of High Court judges.

·          Article 195 – Retirement age of High Court judges.

·          Article 196 – Acting Chief Justice of High Court.

·          Article 197 – Additional judges.

·          Article 198 – Seat and benches of High Court.

·          Article 199 – Jurisdiction of High Court (writ jurisdiction).

·          Article 200 – Transfer of High Court judges.

·          Article 201 – Decision of High Court binding on subordinate courts.

·          Article 202 – Rules of High Court.

·          Article 203 – Subordinate courts.

·          Article 203A–203J – Federal Shariat Court provisions.

·          Article 204 – Contempt of court.

·          Article 205 – Remuneration of judges.

·          Article 206 – Resignation of judges.

·          Article 207 – Restrictions after retirement.

·          Article 208 – Officers and servants of courts.

·          Article 209 – Supreme Judicial Council.

·          Article 210 – Power to issue commission.

·          Article 211 – Bar of jurisdiction of courts in certain matters.

·          Article 212 – Administrative courts and tribunals.

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