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Case ID 03d2c612-c4dc-4170-9515-81a650171c18
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Case Number Miscellaneous Appeal No.57-R of 1984
Decision Date Mar 11, 1984
Hearing Date
Decision This appeal has been filed under Order V, rule 3 of Supreme Court Rules, 1980. The appeal is barred by 6 days. No application for condonation of delay has been filed by the petitioner. Accordingly, the appeal is dismissed as barred by limitation but with no order as to costs. The decision reinforces the importance of adhering to procedural rules regarding limitations in appeals, emphasizing that failure to comply with the specified timelines results in dismissal, thereby upholding the integrity of the judicial process.
Summary The Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled on Miscellaneous Appeal No.57-R of 1984 on March 11, 1984. The case involved the appellant, Muhammad Safdar, appealing against the Assistant Registrar of the Supreme Court regarding a limitation issue. The court found that the appeal was barred by six days, and no application for condonation of delay had been submitted. As a result, the appeal was dismissed as barred by limitation. This case highlights the significance of timely submissions and adherence to procedural rules in the legal system, ensuring that appeals are filed within the stipulated time frames to maintain the efficiency and effectiveness of the judicial process. Legal practitioners are urged to be vigilant about deadlines and procedural compliance to avoid unfavorable outcomes. Keywords such as 'Supreme Court rules', 'appeal limitation', and 'legal compliance' are essential for understanding this ruling.
Court Supreme Court of Pakistan
Entities Involved Not available
Judges MUHAMMAD AFZAL ZULLAH, M.S.H. QURAISHI, MIAN BURHANUDDIN KHAN
Lawyers Raja M. Muzaffar, S. Wajid Hussain
Petitioners MUHAMMAD SAFDAR
Respondents ASSISTANT REGISTRAR, SUPREME COURT, Lahore High Court
Citations 1984 SLD 997, 1984 SCMR 1508
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Supreme Court Rules, 1980
Sections O.V, r.3