IHC stops CDA from action against marriage halls, marquees

Order states parties should submit their respective comments to court within 15 days

By APP
April 19, 2025
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) building in Islamabad. — APP/File
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) building in Islamabad. — APP/File

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday restrained the Capital Development Authority (CDA) from taking disciplinary action against wedding halls and marquees in Islamabad.

Justice Inaam Ameen Minhas issued a written order for hearing on the petition of Ghulam Moinul Haq Gilani. The order states that the parties should submit their respective comments to the court within 15 days. No action should be taken against the parties until the next hearing, the order said.

According to the petitioner’s lawyer, the orders were issued by the CDA on August 16, 2023.

The amendment to the relevant law affects the fundamental rights of the petitioner. The hearing was adjourned until May 21.