| Case ID |
2c2c33ab-8001-4f4d-bb7b-ed4122e9d3c6 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition No. 3068 of 2017 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 09, 2017 |
| Hearing Date |
Sep 27, 2017 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petitioner's appeal against the High Court's judgment, reinforcing the necessity for compliance with court orders. The petitioner, Muhammad Iqbal Haider, failed to comply with the Rent Controller's order to deposit arrears of rent, leading to the striking off of his defense. The court emphasized that the relationship between landlord and tenant is legally binding and cannot be denied, even amidst disputes regarding property ownership. The court upheld the earlier findings that the petitioner's claims do not exempt him from the obligation to pay rent, resulting in the dismissal of the petition for leave to appeal. |
| Summary |
In the case of Civil Petition No. 3068 of 2017, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed critical issues regarding landlord-tenant relationships under the Sindh Rented Premises Ordinance, 1979. The petitioner, Muhammad Iqbal Haider, contested the High Court's previous ruling which dismissed his constitutional petition against an order from the Rent Controller. The Rent Controller had ordered Haider to pay outstanding rent amounting to Rs. 450,000, which he failed to do, resulting in the striking off of his defense. The Supreme Court's ruling reiterated the principle that court orders must be complied with, irrespective of any disputes over property ownership. This decision underscores the importance of adhering to legal obligations within landlord-tenant relationships and the implications of non-compliance. The court found that the High Court's judgment was well-reasoned and did not warrant interference. This case serves as a pivotal reference for future landlord-tenant disputes and emphasizes the rule of law in rental agreements. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Ejaz Afzal Khan,
Qazi Faez Isa,
Ijaz-ul-Ahsan
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| Lawyers |
Raja M. Ibrahim Satti,
Syed Rafaqat H. Shah
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Iqbal Haider
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| Respondents |
Others,
1st Adj, Karachi Central
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| Citations |
2018 SLD 66,
2018 PLJ 61
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| Other Citations |
Rehmatullah v. Ali Muhammad (PLD 1983 Supreme Court 1064),
Miskina Jan v. Rehmat Din (1992 SCMR 1149),
Umar Havat Khan v. Inayatullah Butt (1994 SCMR 572),
Muhammad Afzal v. Virbai (1993 CLC 1702)
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| Laws Involved |
Sindh Rented Premises Ordinance, 1979
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| Sections |
16(2)
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