Section 18 of the National Database Registration Authority Ordinance 2000 does not allow blocking / digital impounding of the CNIC of a person to compel him to appear before the court.
Courts frequently direct digital impounding of the CNIC because it is an effective means to secure presence of a person. Sometimes it even impels a fugitive from law to surrender. Notwithstanding the benefits, this cannot be permitted because it does not have the sanction of law. Such orders are contrary to Article 175(2) of the Constitution and the concept of rule of law. The Federal Government may, therefore, propose the Parliament to amend the Ordinance.
Writ Petition No.21987/2022 Hafiz Awais Zafar Vs. Judge Family Court etc. Date of hearing10 .0 5 2022
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