| Case ID |
2bbb1f2c-d140-4f82-94c8-792395f38a7e |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition No.2616-L of 2004 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 30, 2004 |
| Hearing Date |
Dec 30, 2004 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the second Constitutional petition filed by the petitioner, which was deemed not maintainable. The court expressed its concern over the petitioner's frivolous litigation causing harassment to the respondent. The petitioner had previously committed to handing over possession of the premises to the respondent by a specified date but failed to do so, leading to unnecessary legal complications. The court, however, accepted the petitioner's counsel's request to grant one last opportunity for the petitioner to hand over possession by January 3, 2005. A report was to be submitted to the court thereafter. The court also indicated a possibility of imposing heavy costs on the petitioner to deter future frivolous litigation. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around a constitutional petition filed in the Supreme Court of Pakistan concerning the commitment made by the petitioner, Nelson Paul alias Salim, to hand over possession of premises to the respondent, Mst. Asmat Parveen, by a specified date. The case highlights issues of legal commitment, frivolous litigation, and the court's efforts to deter such behavior. The petitioner was found to be causing harassment through unnecessary legal proceedings, prompting the court to consider imposing costs. Ultimately, the court allowed a final opportunity for the petitioner to comply with the commitment while emphasizing the need for accountability in legal practices. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
IFTIKHAR MUHAMMAD CHAUDHRY,
TASSADUQ HUSSAIN JILLANI
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| Lawyers |
Zahid Hussain Khan, Advocate Supreme Court
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| Petitioners |
NELSON PAUL alias SALIM
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| Respondents |
others,
Mst. ASMAT PARVEEN
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| Citations |
2006 SLD 2508,
2006 SCMR 647
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| Other Citations |
1988 SCMR 1247
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
Art. 199
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