In Life In the Right to Life In the Right to a Life of Dignity
A wide meaning should be given to the word “life” used in the Constitution to include not merely sustenance but also ‘enjoyment’ of life. The Constitution guarantees a fundamental right to “dignity” and “life” and read together, the question is, whether there is dignity in life without proper food, clothing, shelter, education, clean atmosphere and an unpolluted environment
Supreme Court of Pakistan: Shehla Zia versus WAPDA-Paraphrased
Right to life includes the right to livelihood, right to acquire, hold and dispose of property, and right to acquire suitable accommodation…and includes all those aspects of life which go to make a man’s life meaningful, complete and worth living. It implies the right to food, water, decent environment, education, medical care and shelter
Supreme Court of Pakistan: SMC 13/2019
We are, therefore, in no manner of doubt that history and heritage of a person is comprised in the broad concept of the expression “life”
Lahore High Court: Kamil Khan Mumtaz versus The Province of Punjab
Since the right to life is enshrined in Article 9 of the Constitution, the said article, when read with Article 14…”dignity of man”…in our view, gives birth to the right to health as a fundamental right
High Court of Sindh: Getz Pharma versus the Federation of Pakistan
9-Nine invests in protecting and advancing the Fundamental Rights to life and human dignity guaranteed by Articles 9 and 14 of Pakistan's Constitution; to build a life of dignity for all persons by advancing access to healthcare, employment, justice, and education, while fostering food security, gender equality, cultural heritage preservation, climate resilience, and environmental sustainability.
