Author: Tanzilur-Rehman, Justice Dr.
Title: Objectives Resolution and Its Impact on Pakistan Constitution and Law
Description: Karachi, Royal Book Company, (1996). orig. boards, (12), 202 pp. dustwrapper. 22x14cm,. Minor rubbing. VG. ¶ The First Constituent Assembly...passed on 12th March 1949 a historic Resolution called the 'Objectives Resolution' which, inter-alia, laid down the parameters of the future Constitution of Pakistan to be framed by the Constituent Assembly. A cursory glance at the contents of the resolution will show that it acknowledges that 'the sovereignty over the entire universe belongs to Allah Almighty alone...and accepts the Injunctions of Islam...to be the guidelines for running the affairs of the State in all its spheres through Constitution and Law...The purpose of writing this book is to collect the 'wisdom' reflected by the various courts of Pakistan, and consolidate & examine the reasoning & discussion on the pertinent question about Article 2A & its impact on the Constitution & law.It also provides fair criticism on several judgements of the Hon'ble Supreme Court, particularly on Hakim Khan's case...in order to help better understanding of the subject & to generate public interest in the matter to speed up the process of Islamization in the country, which has become stagnant for several years due to the acts & omissions of the Government..." [- Preface]. Contents: Objectives Resolution & Its Effects; Case Law Cited; Article 2A & the Case Law; Criticism on Supreme Court Judgement in Hakim Khan's Case; Epilogue; Appendix.

Keywords: Pakistan, Pakistan, Constitutional, Constitution, Law Islamic, Legal History, South Asia, Islamization, South Asia, Jurisprudence