| Case ID |
2057b02f-d8df-4616-a074-481e7d9a3e43 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Appeal No. 90 of 1969 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 11, 1975 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan clarified its previous order regarding the dismissal of Civil Appeal No. 90 of 1969, which involved the petitioner, Allah Ditta, seeking cash compensation for a house transferred to him as an informant. The Court acknowledged that it intended to include remarks concerning the petitioner's entitlement to compensation based on an amendment to section 15 of the Displaced Persons (Compensation and Rehabilitation) Act, 1958. The Court directed that the claim for cash compensation be examined by the relevant authorities, emphasizing the need for expeditious handling due to the petitioner's financial circumstances. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the Supreme Court of Pakistan's decision to clarify an oversight in a previous ruling regarding the dismissal of a civil appeal concerning the transfer of an evacuee house. The petitioner, Allah Ditta, sought cash compensation for compensation books he purchased from other claimants. The Court recognized the oversight in not including remarks about the petitioner's entitlement and directed the authorities to examine his claim for compensation. This case highlights important aspects of property rights, compensation laws, and the procedural responsibilities of courts. The amendment to section 15 of the Displaced Persons (Compensation and Rehabilitation) Act, 1958, plays a crucial role in determining the petitioner's rights. Keywords: Supreme Court, compensation, evacuee house, property rights, legal clarification. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD YAQUB ALI,
ANWARUL HAQ,
MUHAMMAD GUL
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| Lawyers |
Rana Maqbool Ahmed Qadri
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| Petitioners |
ALLAH DITTA
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| Respondents |
JAN MUHAMMAD ETC.
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| Citations |
1976 SLD 146,
1976 SCMR 68
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| Other Citations |
P L D 1974 S C 113
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| Laws Involved |
Displaced Persons (Compensation and Rehabilitation) Act, 1958
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| Sections |
15(1)
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