| Case ID |
1a466256-be01-42c7-ada4-b8c7681bd0f6 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
I.C.A. No. 61 of 2024 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 28, 2024 |
| Hearing Date |
Feb 28, 2024 |
| Decision |
The Islamabad High Court dismissed the Intra Court Appeal filed by Irfan Nawaz Memon against the interlocutory order dated 20.02.2024. The court found that the appeal was not maintainable as it pertained to procedural matters rather than final orders. The court emphasized that only orders which conclude contempt proceedings are appealable under Section 19 of the Contempt of Court Ordinance, 2003. The appellant's application for exemption from personal appearance was dismissed, and it was determined that he must follow the proper procedures to seek permissions for travel. The court reiterated the principle that a person seeking equity must come with clean hands, highlighting that the appellant had not adhered to the required application procedures. |
| Summary |
In the case of Irfan Nawaz Memon v. State and others, the Islamabad High Court dealt with an Intra Court Appeal filed by the appellant against a contempt of court ruling. The case revolved around the dismissal of his application for exemption from personal appearance during contempt proceedings. The court's ruling clarified that only final orders in contempt proceedings are subject to appeal under the Contempt of Court Ordinance, 2003. This highlights the importance of procedural compliance in legal matters, particularly in contempt cases where the jurisdiction of the court is strictly defined. The decision underscores the necessity for parties to follow established procedures when seeking relief or exemptions in court. The case serves as a critical reminder of the legal principle that one must approach the court with clean hands, a doctrine that remains vital in ensuring fairness and integrity within judicial processes. |
| Court |
Islamabad High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Aamer Farooq, C.J.,
Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, J.
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Saad M. Hashmi,
Mr. Yawar Mukhtar
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| Petitioners |
IRFAN NAWAZ MEMON
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| Respondents |
STATE,
others
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| Citations |
2024 SLD 3825,
2024 PLJ 126
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Contempt of Court Ordinance, 2003,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
2,
3,
6,
19,
204
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