| Case ID |
0010dffe-83c8-4d5d-8b65-5797f8b22cb4 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition No. 84-K of 1999 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 13, 1999 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court granted leave to appeal to consider the contentions raised by the landlady regarding the tenant's default in payment of rent and the landlady's bona fide need for the property. The court noted that the evidence presented by the landlady was disbelieved due to the suppression of material facts concerning other properties owned by her. The previous decisions by the Rent Controller and the High Court were called into question, highlighting the legal obligations of the tenant to pay rent and the implications of the landlady's claims of personal need for the premises. |
| Summary |
In the case of Rehana Jamal vs. Muhammad Asim, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed significant issues regarding tenancy rights under the Sindh Rented Premises Ordinance. The case revolved around allegations of default in rent payment by the tenant, Muhammad Asim, and the landlady's claims of bona fide personal need for the property. The court's decision emphasized the importance of transparency in property ownership and the legal obligations of tenants to respond to eviction notices promptly. The landlady's failure to disclose her ownership of other properties led to skepticism regarding her claims, ultimately impacting the court's ruling. This case illustrates the complexities of landlord-tenant law in Pakistan and underscores the necessity for both parties to present truthful information in legal proceedings. Keywords such as 'landlord rights', 'tenant obligations', 'eviction process', and 'bona fide need' are essential for understanding the implications of this ruling. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SAIDUZZAMAN SIDDIQUI, C.J.,
MANWON KAZI,
KAMAL MANSUR ALAIN, JJ
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| Lawyers |
Syed Haider Ali Pirzada, Advocate Supreme Court,
A. Aziz Khan, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
REHANA JAMAL
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| Respondents |
MUHAMMAD ASIM
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| Citations |
2000 SLD 940,
2000 SCMR 1239,
2000 SLD 1352
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Sindh Rented Premises Ordinance,
Constitution of Pakistan
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| Sections |
15,
185(3)
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