Week 11 | Article 199 (Writ in High Courts of Pakistan)
The Part II Chapter 1 of the Constitution of The Islamic Republic of Pakistan deals with the fundamental rights of a person. This part is also called the heart of the Constitution, which provides the right to life and liberty, equality before the law, freedom of speech and expression, liberty of thought belief and worship, cultural & educational right, fair trial and right against discrimination, etc.
A writ can be filed before High Court in case of infringement of the fundamental rights under Article 199 of the constitution of The Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Under Article 199 a writ petition can be filed in High Court even in case of infringement of legal rights.