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The court has allowed the instant petition, thereby reversing the findings of the Court of Appeal concerning the waiver of forfeiture. As a result, the suit filed by the respondents/plaintiffs has been dismissed. The judgment underscores the government's authority to terminate lease agreements in cases of persistent violations, including non-payment of lease amounts and unauthorized construction. The court affirmed that private counsel, when authorized by the government, can competently represent the state in legal proceedings. Additionally, the court highlighted the supervisory powers of the High Court in overseeing the proper exercise of jurisdiction, ensuring that subordinate courts act within their legal boundaries. The decision emphasizes the importance of adhering to contractual agreements and the legal ramifications of breaching such terms. By dismissing the plaintiffs' suit, the court reinforced the sanctity of lease agreements and the government's prerogative to enforce compliance or terminate leases when necessary. |
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In the landmark case adjudicated by the Peshawar High Court, Abbottabad Bench, the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa successfully contested the suit filed by ASIF Ali and others regarding the lease agreement of the Raees Khana building in Nathiagali. The case centered around the lessees' persistent violations of the lease terms, including unauthorized construction and failure to timely deposit lease payments, which led the government to issue a termination notice. Despite the respondents' appeal, wherein they argued the waiver of forfeiture due to the government's continued acceptance of lease money, the court firmly upheld the government's right to enforce the lease agreement's terms. The court meticulously analyzed the provisions of the Civil Procedure Code, particularly Section 115 and Section 111(g), reinforcing the High Court's authority to oversee and rectify jurisdictional oversteps by subordinate courts. The judgment also clarified the permissibility of private counsel representing the government, emphasizing that authorized legal representatives can effectively advocate on behalf of the state in legal matters. By dismissing the respondents' suit, the court underscored the importance of contractual fidelity and the legal consequences of breaching lease agreements. This case serves as a pivotal reference for future lease disputes, highlighting the judiciary's role in upholding contractual law and ensuring governmental authority is exercised within legal frameworks. Keywords such as 'lease agreement enforcement,' 'civil procedure code,' 'unauthorized construction,' and 'government litigation' are integral to understanding the legal precedents set by this ruling. The decision not only reaffirms the government's stance on maintaining contractual integrity but also provides a clear legal pathway for addressing lease violations, making it a significant case for legal practitioners and scholars interested in property law and civil litigation in Pakistan. |
| Court |
Peshawar High Court, Abbottabad Bench
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| Entities Involved |
Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,
ASIF ALI and others
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| Judges |
ABDUL LATIF KHAN
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| Lawyers |
Qazi Ghulam Rauf,
Qazi Obaidur Rehman
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| Petitioners |
GOVERNMENT OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA AND others
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| Respondents |
ASIF ALI AND others
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| Citations |
2016 SLD 3606,
2016 CLC 1916
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Civil Procedure Code, 1908
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| Sections |
115,
111(g)
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