| Case ID |
0b354cbd-30f2-4e65-a1cb-283f02894ba1 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition for Special Leave to Appeal No. 232 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 14, 1974 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The petition was dismissed as barred by limitation due to gross negligence on the part of the petitioner's counsel and lack of due diligence from the petitioners. The petition was filed significantly late, and no adequate explanation was provided for the delays, which totaled 161 days. The court emphasized the importance of timely actions in legal proceedings to protect the rights of all parties involved. |
| Summary |
In this case, the Supreme Court of Pakistan dealt with a petition for special leave to appeal stemming from a judgment by the Lahore High Court. The core issue revolved around the condonation of an extensive delay in filing the petition, which was attributed to negligence on the part of the petitioners' counsel and their clerk. The court found that the petitioners failed to explain the delays adequately, which extended beyond the permissible period under the Limitation Act. The ruling underscored the critical nature of diligence in legal practices and the need for timely filing to ensure justice. Counsel's negligence was pivotal in the court's decision to dismiss the petition, emphasizing the responsibility of legal representatives to act promptly on behalf of their clients. This case serves as a reminder of the strict adherence to procedural timelines within the legal framework, which is essential for upholding the integrity of the judicial process. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
HAMOODUR RAHMAN, C.J.,
MUHAMMAD GUL, J
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| Lawyers |
Ejaz Hussain Batalvi, Advocate Supreme Court (absent),
Raja Abdul Razzaque, Advocate-on-Record for Petitioners,
Ch. Hamid-ud-Din, Advocate Supreme Court,
Sh. Masud Akhtar, Advocate-on-Record for Respondent No. 2
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| Petitioners |
others,
Sardar ANIANULLAH KHAN
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| Respondents |
ANOTHER,
SETTLEMENT & REHABILITATION COMMISSIONER
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| Citations |
1974 SLD 240,
1974 SCMR 482
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| Other Citations |
Lachmi Chand Babu Lal v. Unkar Mal Chotee Lal A I R 1919 All. 35i
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| Laws Involved |
Limitation Act
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| Sections |
5
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