Shankar Singh

26/02/2026

"The foundation of litigation lies in the Lower Courts" .

I've been representing the Sindh Building Control Authority for over two months, appearing in the High Court for transferred civil suits. I've observed that when interim injunctions are granted to parties or plaintiffs, they often lose interest in pursuing the case. As counsel for a government functionary, I note that delays in filing reports, written statements, or comments are sometimes due to office-related issues, not the lawyer's fault.

The point I'd like to discuss is that the rate of frivolous litigation seems lower when jurisdiction shifts from the High Court to District Courts. In the High Court, 20-50 cases are filed daily against SBCA, involving government functionaries and private defendants.

It's established law that courts examine the plaint at an early stage. Upon admission of a suit, the court checks if a cause of action has accrued and other civil suit ingredients. However, I've noticed some courts aren't following apex court principles, admitting suits and granting injunctions without proper examination or hearing merits. Often, it's only on the next hearing date that the court realizes the suit isn't maintainable. This is the situation of the lower judiciary.

17/06/2025

To successfully file your income tax return, the following relevant documents and details will be required (depending on your sources of income and financial activity.

Income Information (as applicable):

1. Salary Income:

Salary certificate from employer

2. Business Income:

Profit and loss statement
(If part of an AOP, include your shareholding percentage)

3. Rental Income:

I. Total rent received
II. Tax deducted on rent (with documentation)

4. Other Sources of Income:

Detailed breakdown and supporting evidence

5. Capital Gains on Securities:

Amount of capital gain and tax withheld on it

6. Profit from Bank Deposits:

Total profit earned and tax deducted

Wealth Statement Requirements:-

Complete bank statements from 01 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
List of any assets bought/sold or investments made during the year
Details of any loans obtained or extended

Additional Documentation Required:-

Tax Deduction Certificates from cellular or internet service providers (for numbers registered in your name)
Details of "insurance premium" paid during the year
Information on "foreign remittances" received
Records of "gifts given or received"
*Summary of "purchase/sale of shares" during the financial year, with withholding tax certificate .

Household Expense Details:-


1. House Rent 2. Property Taxes/Fees
3. Vehicle Fuel & Maintenance
4. Travel Costs
5. Electricity Bills
6. Water Bills 7. Gas Bills 8. Phone Bills
9. Security/Insurance for Assets
10. Medical Expenses 11. Education Costs
12. Club Membership
13. Social Events
14. Charitable Donations, Zakat, Annuities, Loan Interest, Life Insurance
15. Other Household Expenses
16. Family Contributions to Expenses

Asset Ownership and Usage Details:-

A. Vehicles:-
Registration NumberWhether Owned or In UseCNIC of the owner (if not self-owned)

B. Residential Property:-

Complete Address (including House No., Street, Sector, etc.), City Name, Land Size (in Marla or Square Yards)
Ownership status (owned/rented/other)
*CNIC of property owner (if not owned by taxpayer)

Details of Taxes Paid (where applicable):-

I. On import of goods

II. On withdrawals from pension funds

III. On salary under section 149

IV. On dividend income

V. On government-issued securities

On profit from savings or deposits:-

I. Bank name
II. Certificate/IBAN
III. Shareholding %

On payments made for:-

I. Goods
II. Services
III. Contract ex*****on

On cash withdrawals from banks:-

I. IBAN
II. Bank and Branch details
III. Shareholding %

(Vehicle token tax (excluding commercial vehicles):-

I. Vehicle registration number
II. Owner's name
III. Tax paid

Tax charged via electricity bills:-

I. Consumer number
II. Electricity provider
III. Bill type (residential/commercial/industrial)
IV. Amount of tax deducted

Tax deducted via mobile/telephone bills or prepaid cards:-

I. Phone number
II. Service provider
III. Tax amount deducted

For any queries
Sham Rajput | Shankar Singh Advocate
0342-1327475
0323-2512183

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