| Case ID |
2e45e13b-add8-48d6-97c1-db1262972c61 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition No. K-235 of 1983 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 16, 1983 |
| Hearing Date |
Aug 16, 1983 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition challenging the judgment of the High Court of Sind, which upheld the decision of two lower courts ordering the ejectment of the tenant for default in rent payment. The court found no legal error in the High Court's ruling and allowed the petitioner four months to make alternate living arrangements, provided the monthly rent payments continued. The decision emphasized the importance of adhering to legal obligations regarding tenancy agreements. |
| Summary |
In the case of Civil Petition No. K-235 of 1983, the Supreme Court of Pakistan reviewed a petition against a High Court judgment concerning ejectment proceedings under the West Pakistan Urban Rent Restriction Ordinance. The case involved critical aspects of tenancy rights and the obligations of tenants under rental agreements. The court's ruling reinforced the legal standards for eviction, emphasizing adherence to the law and proper procedures. The decision highlighted the need for tenants to fulfill rental obligations to avoid eviction and provided a temporary reprieve for the petitioner to secure alternative housing. This case serves as an important precedent in tenant-landlord disputes and stresses the judiciary's role in maintaining legal order in rental agreements. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
NASIM HASAN SHAH,
MIAN BURHANUDDIN KHAN
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Iftakhar Ahmad
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| Petitioners |
ABDULLAH BHAI
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| Respondents |
ADAM ALI JIWAJEE CHARITABLE TRUST
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| Citations |
1984 SLD 342,
1984 SCMR 41
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973),
West Pakistan Urban Rent Restriction Ordinance (VI of 1959)
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| Sections |
Art. 185(3),
Ss. 13,
Ss. 15
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