The Supreme Court has directed the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to revisit the case concerning Islamabad plots, emphasizing that judicial review should only be initiated upon an application or appeal by an aggrieved or affected party. In the absence of such an application, the court’s intervention could be seen as judicial overreach—exercising power without legal justification, which could encroach upon the legislative and executive domains.
The Supreme Court observed that the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) and the beneficiaries of the revised policy were not consulted or notified, and were therefore taken by surprise when the high court struck down the revised policy. Justice Malik pointed out that it was crucial to hear from all affected parties, including the beneficiaries, before making any decisions. As a result, the matter has been remanded back to the IHC, instructing it to hear the case anew, providing all parties an opportunity to present their views on the challenges raised.
