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Case ID 1aa84a77-6bfe-47cc-a6cf-9904cded86c1
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Case Number Civil Petition No. 280 of 1980
Decision Date May 25, 1985
Hearing Date May 25, 1985
Decision The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition, asserting that the contention regarding the sale-deed not creating or conferring any title could not be raised as it was not presented before the High Court. The case had been previously examined and rejected, establishing that there was no basis for interference by the Supreme Court. The petition was thereby dismissed, affirming the earlier decisions made by the lower courts.
Summary This case revolves around a dispute over a house possession claim by Allah Yar Khan, who alleged ownership based on a sale-deed from Sultan Mahmood. The initial suit was dismissed, but an appeal led to a decree in favor of the respondent. Following a revision application to the Lahore High Court, which was also dismissed, the petitioner sought further appeal at the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court ruled that arguments not previously raised before the High Court could not be introduced at this stage, thus upholding the previous court's dismissal. This decision underscores the importance of procedural adherence in legal disputes and the principle that issues must be raised at the appropriate judicial level. The ruling also emphasizes the court's reluctance to interfere with findings of fact established by lower courts. The case illustrates critical aspects of property law and the implications of the Registration Act in establishing title claims. Keywords: Supreme Court, property dispute, legal procedure, sale-deed, title claim, Registration Act, appeal process.
Court Supreme Court of Pakistan
Entities Involved Not available
Judges ASLAM RIAZ HUSSAIN, M.S.H. QURAISHI
Lawyers G.A. Farid Khan, Rana Maqbool Ahmad Kadri, Shehzad Jehangir
Petitioners Muzaffar Khan
Respondents Allah Yar Khan
Citations 1985 SLD 984, 1985 SCMR 1881
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Constitution of Pakistan (1973), Registration Act
Sections Art. 185(3), 17(1)(b), 49