Legal Case Summary

Case Details
Case ID 1fc783d9-5bab-459b-a523-3a1ea1d2cd1b
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Case Number Civil Petition for Special Leave to Appeal No.211-
Decision Date Nov 29, 1983
Hearing Date Nov 29, 1983
Decision The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition for leave to appeal filed by Bilal Khan against the judgment of the Peshawar High Court. The High Court had upheld the finding that the sale of land by Muhammad Saleem to Bilal Khan was void as neither party was co-owners of the village Proprietary Body. The petitioner failed to raise any substantial question of law or point out flaws in the High Court's judgment, leading to the dismissal of the petition.
Summary In the case of Bilal Khan vs. Munawar Khan, the Supreme Court of Pakistan evaluated a civil petition for special leave to appeal concerning a property dispute. The core issue revolved around the validity of a land sale conducted by Muhammad Saleem to Bilal Khan, with Munawar Khan representing the interests of the village Proprietary Body. The Peshawar High Court had previously dismissed the suit, asserting that the land was part of the village Shamlat, and neither the vendor nor the vendee had ownership rights. The case highlights key legal principles related to property rights and the authority of local bodies in land transactions. The Supreme Court's decision reinforces the importance of legal ownership in property sales, especially concerning community and village land. This case serves as a significant point of reference for future property disputes involving local proprietary rights.
Court Supreme Court of Pakistan
Entities Involved Not available
Judges ASLAM RIAZ HUSSAIN, J., MUHAMMAD AFZAL ZULLAH, J., NASIM HASAN SHAH, J.
Lawyers Mian Muhammad Younis, Advocate Supreme Court
Petitioners Bilal Khan
Respondents Munawar Khan
Citations 1984 SLD 851, 1984 SCMR 1249
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
Sections Art. 185(3)