| Case ID |
1b429d0e-cb38-4760-a51e-f684610cabd8 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition No. 557-K of 2006 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 18, 2008 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition for leave to appeal, affirming the findings of the High Court and the Appellate Court regarding the default in payment of rent. The court noted that the petitioners failed to provide any receipts or compelling evidence to support their claims of having paid the rent. The assertion that the landlords received rent but did not issue receipts was deemed difficult to accept. The court upheld the conclusion that the petitioners' predecessor had indeed defaulted in rent payment, thereby justifying the eviction proceedings initiated by the respondents. |
| Summary |
In the case of Civil Petition No. 557-K of 2006, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed issues surrounding the Sindh Rented Premises Ordinance and the default in rent payments by tenants. The petitioners, represented by Anwar Hussain and Ali Akbar, contended that they had fulfilled their rent obligations to the landlords. However, the landlords contested these claims, leading to a legal battle that culminated in the Supreme Court's decision. The court found no substantial evidence to support the petitioners' assertions, ultimately dismissing the appeal and upholding the prior rulings of the lower courts. The case highlights critical aspects of landlord-tenant law and the importance of maintaining proper documentation in rental agreements. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ABDUL HAMEED DOGAR, C.J.,
GHULAM RABBANI, J
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| Lawyers |
Anwar Hussain, Advocate Supreme Court,
Ali Akbar, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD SHARIF (deceased) through L.Rs. and others
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| Respondents |
VTH ADDITIONAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE (CENTRAL), KARACHI
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| Citations |
2011 SLD 1348,
2011 SCMR 369
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Sindh Rented Premises Ordinance,
Constitution of Pakistan
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| Sections |
15(2)(ii),
21,
Art. 185(3)
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