| Case ID |
09f0bf30-a662-4d5b-97ae-871e1b8db7a4 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition No. 230-K of 1986 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 24, 1986 |
| Hearing Date |
Aug 24, 1986 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition due to gross negligence on the part of the petitioner's counsel. The petitioner failed to comply with the Rent Controller's order to deposit arrears of rent, resulting in the striking off of their defense. The court found no law point involved and refused leave to appeal. |
| Summary |
In the case of Civil Petition No. 230-K of 1986, the Supreme Court of Pakistan dealt with issues surrounding ejectment proceedings under the Sind Rented Premises Ordinance. The petitioner, Riaz Ahmed Khalil, faced allegations of default in rent payments, personal requirement, and subletting. The court emphasized the importance of legal representation and the consequences of negligence by counsel. The ruling underscored the necessity for petitioners to be informed about critical court orders to avoid adverse outcomes. The decision reinforces the standards of conduct expected from legal representatives in rent disputes. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD AFZAL ZULLAH,
S.A. NUSRAT,
ALI HUSSAIN QAZILBASH
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| Lawyers |
M.A.I. Qarni
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| Petitioners |
RIAZ AHMED KHALIL
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| Respondents |
HABIB KHAN
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| Citations |
1986 SLD 1002,
1986 SCMR 1849
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973),
Sind Rented Premises Ordinance (XVII of 1979)
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| Sections |
Art. 185(3),
S.15
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