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Sindh High Court Issues Notices on Petition Challenging High E-Challan Fines in Karachi
Sindh High Court issues notices on a petition challenging high e-challan fines in Karachi, calling them unfair and disproportionate. Court seeks responses from officials by Nov 25.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-11-04
Sindh High Court Issues Notices on Petition Challenging High E-Challan Fines in Karachi

The Sindh High Court (SHC) has issued notices to the concerned authorities on a petition challenging the imposition of high e-challan fines for traffic violations in Karachi, and sought detailed responses by November 25.

The petition argues that the penalties for traffic violations in Karachi are excessive and unjust, creating a disparity compared to other cities in the province. It claims that in some cases, violations carrying a fine of Rs 200 elsewhere are being penalized with fines up to Rs 5,000 in Karachi.

The petitioner maintained that such steep fines are unfair and discriminatory, especially since similar traffic law reforms have not been implemented in other major cities of Sindh. The plea requests the court to suspend the enforcement of these fines until the fairness and legality of the system are reviewed.

The Chief Secretary Sindh, Inspector General of Sindh Police, DIG Traffic, Director General of Excise and Taxation, and Director General of NADRA have all been made parties to the petition.

After reviewing the initial arguments, the SHC issued formal notices to all respondents and directed them to submit their replies by November 25.

The petition highlights growing public frustration over the digital traffic enforcement system, which has sparked debates about transparency, fairness, and implementation consistency across Sindh.

Legal experts suggest that the court’s upcoming decision could shape the future of traffic fine policies in Karachi and potentially influence similar systems in other provinces.
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