| Case ID |
0a76013a-4c55-4abd-af63-c7e54d39f655 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Suit No. 127 C.M.As. Nos. 1703 and 1039 of 2007 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 30, 2013 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The court ruled that the plaintiff's suit was barred under the principle of res judicata, given that the matter had been previously resolved in arbitration proceedings. The plaintiff had no cause of action as the suit property was awarded to the defendant, and therefore the plaint was rejected. The court emphasized the importance of finality in litigation and the necessity to prevent frivolous claims. The ruling also highlighted the legal principle that a party cannot be vexed twice on the same issue that has been adjudicated. Consequently, the plaintiff was ordered to pay costs to the defendants. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around a dispute regarding ownership and authority over a commercial property in Karachi, where the plaintiff, Muhammad Akbar, claimed to be a 50% owner of the property. The defendants, including Muhammad Tariq and others, allegedly sold the property without his consent. The court found that the issues had already been settled in prior arbitration proceedings, thus invoking the doctrine of res judicata. The plaintiff's claims were dismissed, and the court emphasized the need for legal clarity and the avoidance of redundant litigation. This case serves as a critical reference for understanding the application of arbitration outcomes in civil disputes, specifically regarding property rights and ownership claims. Key terms include 'res judicata', 'arbitration', 'Civil Procedure Code', and 'Specific Relief Act'. The ruling underscores the necessity for parties to resolve disputes through arbitration before resorting to litigation, aiming to enhance legal efficiency and protect the rights of all involved. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
NADEEM AKHTAR, JUSTICE
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| Lawyers |
Neel Keshav,
Asadullah Khan holding brief for Mehfooz Yar Khan,
Ejaz Khattak,
Qazi Majid Ali
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD AKBAR
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| Respondents |
Defendant No. 2,
Defendant No. 5,
Defendant No. 6,
Defendant No. 1,
MUHAMMAD TARIQ
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| Citations |
2014 SLD 964,
2014 YLR 2218
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| Other Citations |
2004 CLD 334,
1989 MLD 4750,
1986 CLC 1660,
2002 SCMR 338,
2010 SCMR 1770,
2007 SCMR 741,
PLD 2008 SC 371
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| Laws Involved |
Civil Procedure Code (V of 1908),
Specific Relief Act, 1877
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| Sections |
O.VII,R.11,
S.11,
42
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