| Case ID |
03a7f450-269a-4150-b83f-52b617c75ba4 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No.1807 of 2009 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 24, 2009 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court, presided by Justice S. Ali Hassan Rizvi, dismissed the writ petition filed by Muhammad Ramzan on February 24, 2009. The petitioner challenged the legality of the order dated November 21, 2008, issued by Additional Sessions Judge Muhammad Zulfiqar Lone of Faisalabad, which upheld a revisional order from Magistrate Ch. Munir Ahmad of Section 30, Faisalabad. The case revolved around the superdari of vehicle No. SAB-1853, where the petitioner alleged unauthorized transfer and fraudulent activities by the respondents. After thorough examination, the court concluded that the lower courts acted within their jurisdiction and followed the correct legal procedures under the Criminal Procedure Code of 1898 and the Constitution of Pakistan. The petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to overturn the revisional orders, and the High Court found no grounds for entertaining the constitutional petition. Consequently, the writ petition was dismissed, affirming the decisions of the Additional Sessions Judge and the Magistrate. |
| Summary |
In the landmark decision of Writ Petition No.1807 of 2009, the Lahore High Court deliberated on significant legal principles surrounding the superdari of vehicles under the Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) and the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973. Filed by petitioner Muhammad Ramzan on February 24, 2009, the case challenged the authority and legality of orders issued by lower courts concerning the ownership and transfer of vehicle No. SAB-1853. The petitioner alleged that the respondents, including the Additional Sessions Judge of Faisalabad and others, engaged in fraudulent activities leading to the unauthorized transfer of the vehicle's superdari. Central to the case were sections 516-A and 439 of the Criminal Procedure Code, alongside Article 199 of the Constitution, which governs constitutional petitions.
Justice S. Ali Hassan Rizvi meticulously reviewed the evidence presented, highlighting the procedural adherence of the lower courts. The court underscored the hierarchy within the legal system, emphasizing that revisional orders by Courts of Session fall within a specific appellate framework that does not readily accommodate constitutional challenges. Moreover, the petitioner’s failure to secure interim relief through civil litigation pathways further weakened his position.
The decision reinforced the sanctity of procedural norms and the limited scope for constitutional petitions in overturning established revisional orders, especially when based on substantial evidence and judicial reasoning. By dismissing the writ petition, the High Court affirmed the decisions of the Additional Sessions Judge and Magistrate, thereby upholding the integrity of the judicial process in matters concerning property disputes and superdari. This case serves as a pivotal reference for legal practitioners and scholars, illustrating the complexities of challenging lower court orders through constitutional avenues and the importance of adhering to procedural hierarchies within Pakistan’s legal system. Additionally, it sheds light on the interplay between criminal procedure laws and constitutional provisions in adjudicating property and ownership disputes, offering valuable insights for ongoing and future legal reforms aimed at enhancing judicial efficiency and fairness. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Excise and Taxation Department,
Additional Sessions Judge, Faisalabad,
Magistrate Section 30, Faisalabad,
Motor Registration Authority, Faisalabad
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| Judges |
S. Ali Hassan Rizvi
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| Lawyers |
Malik Sahib Khan Awan
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD RAMZAN
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| Respondents |
ADDITIONAL SESSIONS JUDGE, FAISALABAD
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| Citations |
2009 SLD 3490,
2009 PCRLJ 1117
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
516-A,
439,
199
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