| Case ID |
038a7731-27ca-42b3-be14-e3f3816c013e |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition for Leave to Appeal No.510 of 1989 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 14, 1989 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan granted leave to appeal against the dismissal of the petitioner's Writ Petition regarding Rent Restriction. The petitioner expressed concern over being excluded from eviction proceedings before a Rent Controller. Both parties' counsel requested an agreed order to include the petitioner as a respondent and allow amendments to the landlords' pleadings. The Court converted the petition into an appeal, approving the request and allowing the petitioner to submit pleadings as a party, with no order as to costs. |
| Summary |
In the landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of Pakistan on June 14, 1989, involving the West Pakistan Urban Rent Restriction Ordinance, the petitioner, Yar Muhammad Nizami, challenged the refusal to be included as a party in eviction proceedings. The Court, recognizing the need for fairness in legal proceedings, allowed the inclusion of the petitioner and permitted the landlords to amend their pleadings. This decision underscores the importance of ensuring all parties have the opportunity to present their case in court, a fundamental principle of justice. The case highlights critical aspects of property law and tenant rights, making it significant for future legal interpretations. Keywords: Rent Restriction, Supreme Court of Pakistan, tenant rights, legal representation, eviction proceedings. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD AFZAL ZULLAH,
S. USMAN ALI SHAH,
Agha ABDUL HAMEED
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| Lawyers |
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| Petitioners |
6 others,
YAR MUHAMMAD NIZAMI
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| Respondents |
Not available
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| Citations |
1991 SLD 987,
1991 SCMR 1367
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
West Pakistan Urban Rent Restriction Ordinance (VI of 1959),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
13,
Art.185(3)
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