| Case ID |
0512c4b6-edde-43f0-a096-926b439abe32 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petitions for Special Leave to Appeal Nos. 1 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 04, 1981 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
This case involves the interpretation of section 31 of the Punjab Local Government Ordinance, 1979. The Supreme Court granted leave to appeal to clarify the correct interpretation of this section. The operation of the impugned order and the notification deseating the petitioners has been suspended. Given that this is an election matter, the Court emphasized that it should be heard at an early date. The decision reflects the Court's commitment to ensuring that electoral processes are conducted fairly and in accordance with the law. |
| Summary |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed a significant matter regarding the interpretation of section 31 of the Punjab Local Government Ordinance, 1979, in the case involving Ishtiaq Ahmad Raja against the Assistant Commissioner. The Court's decision to grant leave to appeal signifies its dedication to upholding the rule of law and ensuring fair electoral processes. The suspension of the impugned order and notification highlights the importance of timely resolution in election-related disputes. The involvement of multiple advocates underscores the complexity of legal representation in significant cases such as this. This case emphasizes the judiciary's role in interpreting laws that govern local governance and electoral processes, making it a landmark decision in the context of local government law in Pakistan. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Aslam Riaz Hussain,
Muhammad Afzal Zullah
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| Lawyers |
Izharul Haq,
Malik Muhammad Qayyum,
Rana Maqbool Ahmad Qadri,
Sh. Abdul Karim,
M.A. Qureshi,
Zia Mahmood Mirza,
Sh. Masud Akhtar,
M.A. Bajwa,
Arif Iqbal Hussain Bhatti,
Hassan Ahmad Khan Kanwar,
Ch. Mehdi Khan Mehtab,
Tanvir Ahmad
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| Petitioners |
Ishtiaq Ahmad Raja
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| Respondents |
another,
Assistant Commissioner
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| Citations |
1987 SLD 205,
1987 SCMR 49
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973),
Punjab Local Government Ordinance (VI of 1979)
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| Sections |
185(3),
31
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