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It is an inalienable right of every citizen to be treated in accordance with law and no action detrimental to his life, liberty; reputation or property shall be taken except as per law but the impugned auction notice/advertisement infringed Petitioner’s fundamental rights. Courts are custodian of fundamental rights of citizens and protector of civil liberties and the Constitution makes it imperative upon the Courts to pass orders and issue directions in case of breach. The basic human rights of life, liberty and enjoyment of one’s property have been recognized nationally as well as internationally. The word ‘life’ in the Constitution has not been used in a limited manner and as per judicial precedents, now the right to life under Article 9 of the Constitution includes all such amenities and facilities which a person born in a free country is entitled to enjoy legally and constitutionally with dignity.

Writ Petition No.59484/2020
(Shahzana Kazmi vs. Federation of Pakistan, etc.)