| Case ID |
1a1136c1-7581-4526-985b-3768462a66f3 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Suits Nos. 95 and 287 of 2005 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 15, 2006 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The suit was dismissed as it was found to be barred under the principles of res judicata. The court noted that a similar dispute had previously been adjudicated, and an appeal was pending. The plaintiff's grievances were centered around the administration of the estate and the valuation of the property, which had already been addressed in prior proceedings. The court emphasized the importance of resolving all matters relating to the subject property within the ongoing appeal process, rendering the present suit unjustifiable. |
| Summary |
In the case before the Sindh High Court, the plaintiff, KHURSHEED AHMED, represented through his attorney, brought a suit against FAYYAZ AHMED and several others concerning issues of property administration and valuation following the grant of a Letter of Administration under the Succession Act. The plaintiff claimed that the defendants were attempting to dispossess him and sell the property in question. However, the court found that the matter had already been addressed in a prior Miscellaneous Appeal, which was still pending. The court highlighted key legal principles, including res judicata, which barred the current suit due to the ongoing appeal concerning the same issues. The decision underscores the judicial emphasis on resolving estate disputes through established legal channels, ensuring that similar issues are not litigated multiple times. This case illustrates the critical interplay of succession law, property rights, and the procedural safeguards in place to prevent repetitive litigation in the courts, reinforcing the legal framework surrounding property disputes in Pakistan. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
GULZAR AHMED, J
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| Lawyers |
Saathi M. Ishaque
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| Petitioners |
KHURSHEED AHMED through Attorney
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| Respondents |
FAYYAZ AHMED and 7 others
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| Citations |
2006 SLD 3041,
2006 PLD 234
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Succession Act (XXXIX of 1925),
Partition Act (IV of 1893),
Specific Relief Act (I of 1877),
Civil Procedure Code (V of 1908)
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| Sections |
273,
278,
4,
54,
11
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