| Case ID |
0fae3822-e0f6-454d-8e23-0a50bfd7443f |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition No.603-L of 1999 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 16, 1999 |
| Hearing Date |
Sep 16, 1999 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition for leave to appeal filed by the petitioners. The court upheld the concurrent findings of the Rent Controller and the Additional District Judge regarding the tenant's non-compliance with the tentative rent order. The petitioners failed to deposit the rent within the stipulated time, which justified the striking off of their defense. The Supreme Court found no sufficient grounds to condone the four-day delay in filing the appeal, leading to the dismissal of the petition. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the interpretation and enforcement of the West Pakistan Urban Rent Restriction Ordinance, 1959, specifically concerning the bona fide personal needs of landlords and the compliance of tenants with rent orders. The Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled on the validity of the actions taken by lower courts regarding the striking off of the tenant's defense due to failure to comply with rent deposit orders. The case highlights critical aspects of landlord-tenant relationships and the importance of adhering to legal obligations under rental agreements. The court's decision reinforces the authority of the Rent Controller and appellate authorities in determining issues of rent compliance. The ruling serves as a significant precedent in the realm of urban rent regulations, emphasizing the necessity for tenants to maintain timely rent payments to protect their rights and defenses in eviction proceedings. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Habib Bank Limited
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| Judges |
IRSHAD HASAN KHAN, J.,
SH. IJAZ NISAR, JJ
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| Lawyers |
Qadir Zaman Shah Temuri, Advocate Supreme Court,
Mahmudul Islam, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
Qadir Zaman Shah Temuri,
Mahmudul Islam
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| Respondents |
Messrs HABIB BANK LTD.
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| Citations |
2000 SLD 749,
2000 SCMR 247,
2000 SLD 1161
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
West Pakistan Urban Rent Restriction Ordinance, 1959,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
13(3),
13(6),
185(3)
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