| Case ID |
01ffd569-1420-4e59-ad53-68ead89b1092 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
C.P.L.A. No. 178-K of 2006 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 19, 2006 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition filed by Mst. Najma against the judgment of the Sindh High Court, which had previously dismissed her appeal regarding a consent decree. The court found the petition to be ill-founded and ill-advised, emphasizing the importance of integrity in the legal profession. The decision underscored the obligation of counsel to discourage clients from pursuing frivolous claims that undermine the reputation of the judiciary. The petitioner was ordered to pay special costs to the respondent, reflecting the court's disapproval of her conduct in the matter. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around a legal dispute concerning a sale agreement for a plot of land in Karachi. Mst. Najma, the petitioner, had entered into an agreement with Mst. Farha Rehan, the respondent, but later claimed that she was not authorized to compromise the case through her husband. The Supreme Court of Pakistan found that the conduct of the petitioner was unsatisfactory and reflected a lack of integrity. The ruling highlighted the necessity for legal practitioners to maintain the dignity of the profession and not support clients in pursuing baseless claims. The court dismissed the petition and imposed costs on the petitioner, reinforcing legal accountability and professionalism in court proceedings. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
RANA BHAGWANDAS,
HAMID ALI MIRZA
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| Lawyers |
Iftikhar Javed Qazi,
Akhlaq Ahmad Siddiqui
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| Petitioners |
Mst. NAJMA
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| Respondents |
Mst. FARHA REHAN
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| Citations |
2007 SLD 627,
2007 SCMR 966
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Specific Relief Act, 1877,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
8,
54,
185(3)
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