| Case ID |
1f2a689e-12e0-47db-834c-ba4f62e5ebbf |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition for Special Leave to Appeal No.364 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 15, 1987 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court granted leave to appeal, recognizing the contentions of the petitioners regarding the competence of the Settlement Commissioner to reverse the Deputy Settlement Commissioner's decision on condonation of delay. The court found that the High Court had erred in its interference and that the petitioners were entitled to the restoration of their land, which had previously been allocated to them in error. The decision emphasized the importance of adhering to legal entitlements and the proper authority of settlement authorities in land matters. |
| Summary |
In this landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, the case revolves around the rights of displaced persons regarding land allotment and settlement. The petitioners, Mst. Saeeda Begum and others, sought to reclaim land that had been erroneously taken from them and allocated to Nazir Ahmad. The court deliberated on several critical points, including the authority of the Settlement Commissioner and the legal implications of past decisions on land rights. The ruling highlighted the need for proper legal processes in land allotment cases, particularly for displaced individuals, ensuring that their rights are upheld under the Constitution of Pakistan. This case is significant in the context of land settlement laws and the rights of those displaced due to historical circumstances. It serves as a crucial reference for future cases involving land rights and the authority of settlement authorities. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ASLAM RIAZ HUSSAIN,
S. A. NUSRAT,
SAAD SAOOD JAN
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| Lawyers |
A. R. Shaukat,
Muhammad Aslam Chaudhry,
Rao Muhammad Yousaf Khan
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| Petitioners |
others,
Mst. SAEEDA BEGUM
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| Respondents |
NAZIR AHMAD
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| Citations |
1987 SLD 1615,
1987 SCMR 806
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
185(3),
199,
10
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