Certiorari
سرٹیوریری
Constitutional
Certiorari is, in practice, the name given to an order under Article 199(1)(a)(ii) declaring that an act done or proceeding taken by a person performing functions for the Federation, a Province or a local authority was done without lawful authority and is of no legal effect.
What does Certiorari mean in plain words?
The Article lets a High Court make such a declaration on the application of an aggrieved party, if no other adequate remedy is provided by law. For this Article, "person" includes a court or tribunal, except the Federal Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court, a High Court or a court or tribunal established under a law relating to the Armed Forces. The Constitution does not use the word certiorari.
When will I hear Certiorari?
The High Court declared the tribunal's order to be without lawful authority and of no legal effect.
Which law covers Certiorari?
Article 199(1)(a)(ii), Constitution of Pakistan 1973