Amir Saeed Channa
| Amir Saeed Channa | |
|---|---|
| Native name | عامر سعید چنا |
| Born | |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Pakistani |
| 🏫 Education | LL.M (University of Karachi), LL.B, M.A. Economics |
| 💼 Occupation | Advocate, High Court of Sindh |
| 👔 Employer | MAC Law Associates |
| Notable work | M. Faisal v. Meha Fatima (2025 SHC KHI 3439) |
Amir Saeed Channa (Urdu: عامر سعید چنا) is a Pakistani litigator and legal academic practicing in the High Court of Sindh. Based in Karachi, he is a Partner Counsel at MAC Law Associates. He is best known for securing the 2025 reported judgment M. Faisal v. Meha Fatima, which established a binding precedent on family maintenance laws in Sindh.
Legal Career
Channa is an enrolled Advocate of the High Court with the Sindh Bar Council (License No. 19404). His practice encompasses constitutional defense, corporate recovery, and white-collar criminal defense.
Notable High Court Cases
- Family Law Precedent (2025): Channa represented the petitioner in M. Faisal v. Meha Fatima (Constitution Petition No. D-736 of 2025). The High Court of Sindh marked this judgment as "Approved for Reporting," establishing a binding precedent on family maintenance.
- Citation: 2025 SHC KHI 3439 [1]
- Constitutional Litigation: In Shaikh Muhammad Zeeshan v. Federation of Pakistan (C.P. No. D-1121 of 2025), he secured court directives against the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) regarding the restoration of utility connections.[2]
- Administrative Law: Represented the petitioner in Dr. Muhammad Ahsanuddin v. Vice Chancellor, University of Karachi (C.P. No. D-4205 of 2024), challenging administrative appointments (BPS-21) within the university.
Corporate & Civil Decrees
Channa has secured significant financial recoveries in the District and High Courts:
- PTCL Labor Case: In Case No. 7(106)/2016-K, he secured a decree worth approximately Rs. 250 Million against Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) under the Industrial Relations Act 2012.
- SSGC Recovery: In Civil Appeal No. 165 of 2017, he successfully overturned a lower court dismissal to win a decree of Rs. 7.1 Million against Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC).
Criminal Defense
- NAB Acquittals: He was a member of the defense team in high-profile National Accountability Bureau (NAB) references, including State vs. Dr. Asim Hussain and State vs. Ghulam Haider Jamali, drafting acquittal applications under Section 265-K Cr.P.C.
Academic Career
Channa describes himself as a "scholar-practitioner" and holds visiting faculty positions at recognized legal institutions:
- University of Karachi (School of Law): Visiting Faculty member. For the 2026 academic session, he is teaching "Legal Drafting – I" to final-year LL.B students.[3]
- Metropolitan University Karachi: Faculty member since 2022, teaching courses on Constitutional Law and Human Rights.[4]
Education
- LL.M (Master of Laws): University of Karachi (2022) – First Position.
- LL.B (Bachelor of Laws): University of Karachi (2018).
- M.A. Economics: University of Karachi (2010).
References
- ↑ Full Text of Judgment 2025 SHC KHI 3439 (PDF), High Court of Sindh Official Server.
- ↑ High Court of Sindh Case Search, Case Status: C.P. No. D-1121 of 2025.
- ↑ University of Karachi Official Faculty Announcement, January 2026.
- ↑ Metropolitan University Karachi, Faculty of Law Website.
