| Case ID |
100553b0-c33e-4a0f-a2bb-cca88541be9b |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
C.P. No. 1990-L of 2017 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 10, 2023 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 10, 2023 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition filed by the petitioners, Javed Hameed, against the judgment of the Lahore High Court which upheld the dismissal of their suit regarding possession of land. The court determined that the petitioners had failed to provide evidence despite multiple opportunities over a span of approximately seven years. It was concluded that the petitioners were in illegal possession of the land, thereby infringing upon the rights of the legitimate owners. The court emphasized the need for vigilance to prevent abuse of the court process and mandated that the petitioners hand over peaceful possession of the land to the respondents, along with imposing costs amounting to one million rupees. |
| Summary |
In the case C.P. No. 1990-L of 2017, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed issues surrounding the Civil Procedure Code, particularly focusing on the handling of evidence in civil litigation. The case highlighted the importance of judicial vigilance in preventing the abuse of the court process by parties who delay proceedings without merit. The court found that the petitioners had been in illegal possession of the land in dispute, despite being provided numerous opportunities to present their case. The judgment reinforces the principle that courts must ensure that legitimate property rights are not violated due to prolonged litigation tactics. The decision serves as a precedent for future cases involving property disputes and the responsibilities of litigants to pursue their claims diligently. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Qazi Faez Isa, CJ,
Amin-ud-Din Khan,
Athar Minallah, JJ
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| Lawyers |
Syed Muhammad Ali Gilani, ASC for Petitioners,
N.R for Respondents
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| Petitioners |
JAVED HAMEED
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| Respondents |
AMAN ULLAH
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| Citations |
2024 SLD 4652,
2024 PLJ 306
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Civil Procedure Code (V of 1908)
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| Sections |
3
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