| Case ID |
03fc95fc-3f2e-4bac-aad0-6d615f7e67e8 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No.1183 of 2005/BWP |
| Decision Date |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court directed the Additional Registrar to ensure expedited proceedings in the case titled 'Muhammad Arshad v. Maqbool Ahmad etc.' The High Court observed that the trial court faced undue delays due to the non-cooperation of the counsel for the respondent. The court emphasized that if the counsel was engaged in electoral activities, they should not have filed for adjournments, which hindered the judicial process. The court ordered that the trial court should proceed without interruption and record the petitioner's evidence promptly. |
| Summary |
This case highlights the importance of judicial efficiency and the adverse effects of unnecessary adjournments on the legal process. The petitioner, Muhammad Arshad, sought a constitutional direction for the accelerated hearing of his suit against Maqbool Ahmad and others. The Lahore High Court scrutinized the delays attributed to the non-cooperation of the respondent's counsel, who was involved in the Punjab Bar Council elections. The court's decision underscores the need for lawyers to prioritize court proceedings over personal engagements to uphold the integrity of the legal system. The ruling reinforces the court's supervisory authority under the Constitution to ensure timely justice, which is essential for maintaining public trust in the legal framework. The case serves as a precedent for similar situations where court proceedings are obstructed by the actions of legal representatives, emphasizing the necessity for accountability and responsibility among counsel. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD JEHANGIR ARSHAD
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Muhammad Ashraf Mahandra
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD ARSHAD
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| Respondents |
3 others,
CIVIL Judge, 1ST CLASS
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| Citations |
2006 SLD 2109,
2006 CLC 867
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
199,
203
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