| Case ID |
261b1541-58d2-4275-82af-97a39de4c3e0 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition No. 343 of 1980 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 11, 1981 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition for leave to appeal, stating that the petitioners could not reopen a matter that had already been settled by a compromise. The case revolved around land allotments in Village Kul Bajwa, where the petitioners argued that they had unsatisfied land units after a compromise was reached. The Court found no justification to revisit the previous settlement, emphasizing that the parties were aware of the potential remaining unsatisfied units at the time of the compromise. The decision illustrates the importance of finality in judicial settlements and the limitation on reopening settled matters. |
| Summary |
This case involves a dispute regarding land allotments in Pakistan, focusing on the application of compromise agreements in judicial decisions. The Supreme Court ruled against the petitioners, emphasizing the importance of adhering to previous settlements. The case highlights the principles of finality in legal agreements and the limitations on reopening settled matters. Keywords include 'land allotment', 'legal compromise', 'Supreme Court of Pakistan', 'judicial decisions', and 'land rights'. The ruling serves as a precedent for similar cases, underscoring the necessity for parties to consider all aspects before entering into a compromise. It is essential for legal practitioners to understand these principles when handling cases involving settlements. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
KARAM ELAHEE CHAUHAN,
M.S.H. QURAISHI
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
MUMTAZ ALI,
Ghaus Muhammad,
Mst. Aimna Bibi
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| Respondents |
ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,
Ch. Abdur Rehman
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| Citations |
1986 SLD 1200,
1986 SCMR 1467
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973),
Civil Procedure Code (V of 1908)
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| Sections |
185(3),
199,
96(3)
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