| Case ID |
14dd0383-6f3c-436f-9487-84f27df6295c |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Suit No. 1534 of 2012 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 01, 2022 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 04, 2021 |
| Decision |
The court held that the plaintiff, Ms. Gulnar, has established her claim of ownership in the suit property, having contributed 50% of the sale consideration for its purchase. The defendant, Muhammad Yousuf Barakzai, wrongfully sold the property during the pendency of the suit, violating Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882. The court emphasized the importance of fair trial rights under Article 10-A of the Constitution, ensuring that procedural standards uphold personal liberties. The suit for declaration, cancellation of documents, and possession was decreed in favor of the plaintiff, restoring her rightful share in the property and preventing further claims by the defendant. |
| Summary |
In the case of Ms. Gulnar versus Muhammad Yousuf Barakzai, the Sindh High Court addressed critical issues of property rights, fair trial, and the integrity of ownership claims. The plaintiff asserted her right to a 50% share in a bungalow, having contributed equally to its purchase. The court examined evidence revealing that the defendant unlawfully sold the property while a suit was pending, violating statutory protections against property transfers during litigation. The ruling reinforced constitutional guarantees of fair trial rights, emphasizing the judiciary's role in safeguarding individual liberties and ensuring justice in property disputes. This case highlights the intersection of family law and property rights, particularly in contexts of divorce and ownership disputes, and serves as a precedent for future cases involving similar legal principles. Key legal frameworks referenced include the Constitution of Pakistan, Qanun-e-Shahadat, and the Specific Relief Act, among others. The decision is significant for practitioners and individuals navigating complex property disputes, affirming the importance of timely legal action and the protection of equitable rights. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Zulfiqar Ahmad Khan
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| Lawyers |
Usman Tufail Shaikh
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| Petitioners |
Ms. Gulnar
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| Respondents |
Defendant No. 2,
Defendant No. 3,
Defendant No. 4,
Defendant No. 5,
Defendant No. 6,
Muhammad Yousuf Barakzai
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| Citations |
2023 SLD 837,
2023 PLD 96
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| Other Citations |
Major General Shanta Shansher Jung Bahadur Rana v. Kemani Brother Private Ltd. AIR 1959 Bom. 201,
ILR 39 Mad 80 = AIR 1915 Mad. 584,
AIR 1955 Mad. 111,
AIR 1940 Cal. 225,
Arif Majeed Malik and others v. Board of Governors, Karachi Grammar School 2004 CLC 1029
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973,
Qanun-e-Shahadat (10 of 1984),
Specific Relief Act (I of 1877),
Transfer of Property Act (IV of 1882)
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| Sections |
10-A,
72,
42,
8,
39,
54,
52
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