| Case ID |
04565baa-4114-4c89-8086-eb497e4011f7 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition No. 40-R of 1984 |
| Decision Date |
May 08, 1984 |
| Hearing Date |
May 08, 1984 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition for leave to appeal, affirming the concurrent findings of the courts below regarding the exclusive ownership of the land in question. The High Court had found that the evidence presented supported the petitioner's claim of ownership based on historical records dating back to 1892. The court ruled that the sale was effective, and the petitioner's successor was recorded in possession of the land. No grounds for interference were established, leading to the dismissal of the case. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the exclusive ownership of a parcel of land measuring 71 Kanals 12 Marlas in Village Behram Khan Killi. The respondent, Noor Muhammad Khan, claimed ownership based on a sale from 1892, which was supported by revenue records. The issues included contestation over the land's ownership and the validity of gift deeds executed by other respondents. The trial court found in favor of the plaintiff, and this decision was upheld by the Supreme Court, emphasizing the importance of documentary evidence and the historical context of land ownership. The case highlights issues of property rights and the legal principles surrounding ownership disputes in Pakistan. It serves as a significant reference for future cases involving land ownership and the weight of historical documentation in legal proceedings. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD AFZAL ZULLAH,
M. S. H. QURAISHI
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| Lawyers |
Khawaja Muhammad Yusuf Saraf,
Ghulam Dastgir
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD MASOOD KHAN
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| Respondents |
others,
NOOR MUHAMMAD KHAN
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| Citations |
1984 SLD 707 = 1984 SCMR 936
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
Art. 185(3)
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