2023 PTD 1334

Case Laws / Head Notes / Paras

Release of imported goods—Solange method— Doctrine of Comity—Applicability—Dispute pertained to forfeiture and seizure of imported goods under Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan Act, 2012—On the contrary Customs Appellate Tribunal directed the authorities to release the consignment—Validity—Solange method at its core is considered to be an example of judicial comity which is understood to be an inherent part of tasks and functions of a judge or arbitrator aiming to resolve disputes in conformity with principles of justice—Such principle is applied when such Courts and Tribunals are determining whether or not to exercise their jurisdiction in a specific case brought before them—Doctrine of comity, and application of Solange m...