| Case ID |
236d6f4f-f7e0-4a0e-8551-fe9dc3c168f2 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Appeal No.372 of 1987 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 07, 1989 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and set aside the judgments of the first appellate Court and the High Court. The case was remanded to the District Judge, Lahore, for disposal in accordance with law within three months. The Court emphasized that the Copying Agency has an obligation to comply with requests for certified copies and that the responsibility of delays in obtaining such copies cannot be placed solely on the litigants. The Court highlighted the need for adherence to procedural rules and the importance of timely appeals, ensuring that parties are not penalized for the Copying Agency's shortcomings. |
| Summary |
In the case of Federation of Pakistan vs. Mrs. Riaz Iatif, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed critical issues regarding the Limitation Act and the Civil Procedure Code. The plaintiff, employed as Headmistress, sought reimbursement for educational expenses and faced delays due to the Copying Agency's failure to provide certified copies of judgments on time. The Court ruled that the time taken by the Copying Agency should be excluded under Section 12 of the Limitation Act, emphasizing the rights of applicants to obtain certified copies and the responsibilities of the Copying Agency. This ruling clarifies the procedural obligations and protects the interests of litigants, highlighting the balance between legal timelines and administrative processes. The decision reinforces the legal framework surrounding appeals and the expectations from judicial and administrative bodies in managing case documentation and timelines effectively. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SHAFIUR RAHMAN, J.,
SAAD SAOOD, JJ.,
JAN, JJ.,
ALI HUSSAIN QAZILBASH, JJ.,
NAIMUDDIN, JJ.
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Fazale Hussain, Advocate Supreme Court,
Muhammad Aslam Chaudhry, Advocate-on-Record,
Maulvi Sher Bahadur, Advocate Supreme Court,
Tanvir Ahmad, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN through the General Manager (Personnel), Pakistan Railways, Headquarters Office, Lahore
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| Respondents |
Mrs. RIAZ IATIF
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| Citations |
1990 SLD 347,
1990 PLD 90
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| Other Citations |
Ghulla Singh v. Sohan Singh and others (A I R 1922 Lahore 219),
Gurdit Singh v Charan Das (A I R 1922 Lahore 415),
Municipal Committee, Chiniot, through Bhagwan Das, Secretary v. Bashi Ram and others (A I R 1922 Lahore 170),
Allah Bakhsh and another v. Municipal Committee of Rohtak (A I R 1926 Lahore 223)
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| Laws Involved |
Limitation Act, 1908,
Civil Procedure Code, 1908
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| Sections |
12,
115,
96
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