| Case ID |
0343c454-77ac-460c-b7b0-264587cff55d |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petitions Nos. 3760 and 3759 of 2019 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 01, 2022 |
| Hearing Date |
Dec 01, 2022 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed both Civil Petitions Nos. 3760 and 3759 of 2019. The court upheld the directions issued by the Lahore High Court regarding the acquisition or de-acquisition of land in question, finding no illegality or impropriety in the High Court's order. The court noted the importance of resolving boundary disputes between the Islamabad Capital Territory and the Province of Punjab, emphasizing the need for clarity in land acquisition processes. The decision reinforced the procedural integrity of the Civil Procedure Code, particularly concerning the joining of necessary parties in legal proceedings. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the legal disputes concerning land acquisition in the Islamabad Capital Territory and the Province of Punjab, specifically regarding the boundaries and ownership of land in Mouza Ojri Kalan. The Supreme Court addressed the procedural aspects of the Civil Procedure Code, particularly Order I, Rule 10, which allows for the striking out of improperly joined parties. The case highlights the importance of including all necessary parties in disputes to ensure comprehensive adjudication. The judgment underscores the court's commitment to fair legal processes in property disputes, aiming to prevent delays and inefficiencies in land acquisition matters. The decision is significant in the context of ongoing boundary disputes between federal and provincial jurisdictions, setting a precedent for future cases involving similar issues. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SAYYED MAZAHAR ALI AKBAR NAQVI,
MUHAMMAD ALI MAZHAR,
SHAHID WAHEED
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| Lawyers |
Malik Asif Taufique Awan, Additional A.G., Punjab for Petitioners (in both cases),
Mudassar Khalid Abbasi, Advocate Supreme Court for Petitioners (in C.M.A. No. 10929 of 2019 in C.P. No. 3759 of 2019)
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| Petitioners |
PROVINCE OF THE PUNJAB through Deputy Commissioner/District Collector, Rawalpindi and another
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| Respondents |
MUHAMMAD AKRAM and others
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| Citations |
2023 SLD 589,
2023 SCMR 755
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Civil Procedure Code (V of 1908)
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| Sections |
10
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