| Case ID |
045190ef-f1a8-4e5d-bd23-7ecb66aa9d30 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Miscellaneous Application No. 221 of 1977 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 21, 1976 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Sindh High Court dismissed the criminal miscellaneous application filed by Timsal Askari against the proceedings initiated in the Civil Court by Respondent No. 2. The court found that the allegations against the applicant included misleading representations regarding ownership of the property sold, which were deemed sufficient to establish the charge of cheating under section 420 of the Pakistan Penal Code. The court emphasized that the proceedings were not merely civil in nature and that the criminal prosecution was justified given the evidence presented. The applicant's claims regarding the authority to sell the property were also dismissed, leading to the conclusion that the ongoing criminal case should continue in the lower court. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around a complaint of cheating filed by Respondent No. 2 against Timsal Askari concerning a property sale agreement. The respondent alleged that he was deceived into paying earnest money for a property that the applicant had no authority to sell. The Sindh High Court examined the merits of the criminal proceedings initiated against the applicant, focusing on the nature of the allegations and the evidence presented. The court concluded that the applicant had made false representations about the ownership of the property, thus establishing grounds for the charge of cheating under section 420 of the Pakistan Penal Code. The ruling underscores the importance of distinguishing between civil and criminal liabilities in property disputes, particularly when fraudulent intentions are evident. The decision also highlights the role of the High Court in ensuring that justice is served in cases where the integrity of property transactions is questioned. The outcome emphasizes the necessity for clear legal authority in property sales to prevent fraudulent activities and protect the interests of all parties involved. Keywords such as 'cheating', 'property ownership', 'earnest money', 'criminal proceedings', and 'Sindh High Court' are crucial for understanding the implications of this case. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Mst. Zakia Begum,
Syed Mukaram Ali,
Mr. Tamsal Ahmed Askari
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| Judges |
Z.A. Channa
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| Lawyers |
M. L. Shahani,
Sabihuddin
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| Petitioners |
Timsal Askari
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| Respondents |
The State,
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| Citations |
1979 SLD 1479,
1979 PCRLJ 309
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| Other Citations |
Abdul Majid v. Nawab Din (1973 SCMR 373),
Abdul Awal v. Muhammad Waliullah (P L D 1961 Dacca 53),
Juiguard v. State (P L D 1963 Kar. 868),
Rashid Hussain v. Muhammad Ismail (1976 P Cr. L J 673),
Ghulam Ahmed v. Muzzamil Khan (P L D 1967 S C 30),
Man Chard v. State (1968 S G M R 310),
Muhammad Yamin v. State (1973 S C M R 622)
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code
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| Sections |
420
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