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Case ID 1aad4e97-27b1-4188-99f1-4cc2c4b55c2a
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Case Number Writ Petition No. 673 of 1983
Decision Date Feb 02, 1991
Hearing Date
Decision The Lahore High Court dismissed the writ petition filed by Muhammad Sher against the order dated 20.11.1982 of the Board of Revenue, Punjab, Lahore, which had upheld the revenue authorities' findings regarding the disputed land. The court found that the revenue courts were competent to determine the issues of possession and demarcation of land and that the previous civil court's decision did not bar the revenue courts from addressing the matter. The court noted that the petitioner had failed to challenge earlier decisions and reaffirmed that the doctrine of res judicata did not apply in this case. As a result, the petition was dismissed with no costs awarded to either party.
Summary This case revolves around a land dispute between Muhammad Sher and Fateh Khan regarding the ownership and possession of land and trees in Sargodha, Pakistan. The petitioner, Muhammad Sher, claimed ownership of certain Shisham trees, while the respondents contended that the petitioner had encroached upon their land. The legal proceedings involved multiple appeals and petitions, including a suit for declaration and several applications to the revenue authorities. The Lahore High Court ultimately ruled that the revenue courts had the jurisdiction to address the demarcation and possession issues, dismissing the writ petition and emphasizing the importance of following proper legal procedures in land disputes. The case highlights key legal principles such as jurisdiction, res judicata, and the roles of civil and revenue courts in resolving land ownership disputes. Keywords like 'land demarcation', 'property ownership', 'legal jurisdiction', and 'res judicata' are crucial for understanding the complexity of this case.
Court Lahore High Court
Entities Involved Not available
Judges IRSHAD HASAN KHAN, J
Lawyers Raja Mahmood Akhtar, Mr Nazar Hussain
Petitioners Muhammad Sher
Respondents Fateh Khan Etc
Citations 1991 SLD 2280, 1991 KLR 99
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Not available
Sections Not available