2024-07-25 13:50:05
(Amant Gushkuri) The written decision of the appeals of Shah Taj Sugar Mills against the Federal Excise Act has been issued. The Supreme Court has accepted the appeals of Shah Taj Sugar Mills against the decision of the Sindh High Court. Partially disagreed with the written judgment and issued additional note.
Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa has said that under Article 201, the decision of a High Court is not applicable to another High Court. In an additional note, it has been said that Justice Athar Manullah has declared that other High Courts are bound to implement the decision of one High Court.
The Chief Justice of Pakistan said that Pakistan is a federation in which the High Court of each province is completely independent. There is no constitutional requirement that the decision of one High Court is binding on the other High Court. Judge, the hearing of Shah Taj Sugar Mills case was completed on December 6, 2023, the responsibility of writing the judgment of Shah Taj Sugar Mills case was entrusted to Justice Athar, timely judgment is an indispensable part of delivering justice.
Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa said that it would be a pity if the Supreme Court does not apply the principle of quick judgment to itself, it is often quoted that delay in justice is injustice, it is mentioned that speedy justice is the most beloved. Justice delayed is like justice denied, judges should try to decide cases carefully and on time.
It may be recalled that Shah Taj Sugar Mills filed appeals against Section 3A of the Federal Excise Act 2005, which was heard by a three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa, Justice Athar Minullah and Justice Aminuddin Khan were part of the bench. Justice Aminuddin Khan also agreed with Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa’s additional note.
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2024-07-25 13:50:05