Legal Case Summary

Case Details
Case ID 2078ae7a-5d55-47cf-b987-59773fa43cd8
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Case Number Civil Petition for leave to Appeal No.650-L of 200
Decision Date Apr 17, 2002
Hearing Date
Decision The Supreme Court refused leave to appeal regarding the dismissal of the review application by the Lahore High Court. The review application was filed by the petitioners after more than three and a half months, claiming that their counsel was on general adjournment during the hearing of the civil revision. However, the High Court found that the counsel was present and had not substantiated the claim with an affidavit. The Supreme Court concluded that there was no legal infirmity in the High Court's decision, affirming that the petitioners were granted an opportunity to present their case. Consequently, the petition was dismissed.
Summary In this pivotal case from the Supreme Court of Pakistan, the petitioners challenged the dismissal of their review application concerning a civil revision. The case revolves around procedural nuances of the Civil Procedure Code and the Constitution of Pakistan. The Supreme Court scrutinized the claims of the petitioners regarding their counsel's absence during the critical hearing, ultimately affirming the High Court's findings. This case underscores the importance of timely legal representation and the adherence to procedural requirements in judicial proceedings. The ruling emphasizes that failure to provide adequate evidence, such as an affidavit, can result in the dismissal of appeals, thereby reinforcing the procedural integrity of the judicial system. Key legal principles regarding review applications and the rights of petitioners were highlighted, making this case significant for future legal interpretations.
Court Supreme Court of Pakistan
Entities Involved Not available
Judges TANVIR AHMED KHAN, KHALIL-UR-REHMAN RAMDAY
Lawyers Syed Shamim Abbas Bokhari, Syed Abul Aasim Jafri, Shahid Hussain Kadri
Petitioners others, NOOR MUHAMMAD
Respondents Mst. BAKHTAN
Citations 2002 SLD 1556, 2002 SCMR 1998
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Civil Procedure Code (V of 1908), Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
Sections 114, 151, 115, O.XLVII, R.1, Art.185(3)