| Case ID |
0c22b747-a1e0-4b05-8909-cad1bf3a5312 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition No. 1055 L of 2000 |
| Decision Date |
May 13, 2003 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court granted leave to appeal to consider the contention regarding the benefit of a notification of land acquisition declared void by an earlier decision of the High Court. The Court will review whether all landowners affected by the notification, including those who did not challenge it, are entitled to the benefit of that declaration. The previous ruling stated that only those who contested the notification would benefit, which the petitioners argue is incorrect. The Court's decision will clarify the scope of rights for all affected landowners under the law. |
| Summary |
In the landmark case before the Supreme Court of Pakistan, the legal dispute centered on the interpretation of the Land Acquisition Act and the implications of a notification declared invalid by the High Court. The case involved petitioners Abdul Karim and others challenging the decision that restricted the benefits of the invalid notification solely to those who had contested it. The Supreme Court's decision is pivotal in determining the rights of landowners affected by land acquisition notifications, thus impacting numerous stakeholders in similar legal situations. This case highlights the complexities of land acquisition laws and the constitutional provisions that govern such matters. The outcome will provide clarity and guidance on the legal entitlements of all landowners impacted by invalid notifications, reinforcing the principles of justice and equity in property rights. Key terms include land acquisition, Supreme Court rulings, property rights, and legal entitlements, which are essential for understanding the implications of this case within the broader context of Pakistani law. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
LAHORE CANTONMENT COOPERATIVE HOUSING SOCIETY, LTD.
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| Judges |
MUNIR A. SHEIKH,
FAQIR MUHAMMAD KHOKHAR
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| Lawyers |
Mian Saeed ur Rehman Farrukh,
Tanvir Ahmed,
Tariq Masood,
Muhammad Aslam Ch.
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| Petitioners |
others,
ABDUL KARIM
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| Respondents |
others,
LAHORE CANTONMENT COOPERATIVE HOUSING SOCIETY, LTD.
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| Citations |
2004 SLD 939,
2004 SCMR 561
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| Other Citations |
1979 CLC 180
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| Laws Involved |
Land Acquisition Act (I of 1894),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
4,
17(4),
185(3)
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