| Case ID |
2e72ecf3-047e-45f3-a824-1a6de074c33a |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petitions for Leave to Appeal Nos. 766 and 7 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 21, 1993 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
Leave to appeal was granted to reconcile, if possible, the decisions in Mir Ahmad's case (PLD 1991 SC 210) and Abdullah's case (PLD 1968 SC 140) with Muhammad Riaz's case (PLD 1991 SC 1099). Leave granted. |
| Summary |
In the landmark decision rendered on November 21, 1993, by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Civil Petitions for Leave to Appeal Nos. 766 and 767 of 1992 were meticulously reviewed under Article 185(3) of the Constitution of Pakistan. This ruling granted leave to appeal with the objective of reconciling the divergent decisions from three pivotal cases: Mir Ahmad and others v. Attaullah alias Atta Muhammad and others (PLD 1991 SC 210), Abdullah and 3 others v. Abdul Kaim and others (PLD 1968 SC 140), and Muhammad Riaz and others v. Fateh Muhammad and others (PLD 1991 SC 1099). By doing so, the Supreme Court emphasized the importance of legal consistency and coherence within Pakistan’s appellate jurisprudence. This decision underscores the judiciary's commitment to upholding constitutional mandates and ensuring uniformity in legal interpretations, thereby reinforcing the rule of law and enhancing the predictability of legal outcomes. The case highlights the strategic use of leave to appeal as a mechanism to harmonize judicial decisions, fostering a more streamlined and effective legal system. This pivotal judgment not only resolves conflicting precedents but also sets a precedent for future cases seeking reconciliation of divergent legal interpretations, thereby contributing to the development of a more robust and reliable legal framework in Pakistan. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan,
Mir Ahmad's case,
Abdullah's case,
Muhammad Riaz's case
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| Judges |
SHAFIUR RAHMAN,
SALEEM AKHTAR
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
GHULAM MUHAMMAD and others,
ALLAH DEWAYA and others
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| Respondents |
Not available
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| Citations |
1994 SLD 603,
1994 SCMR 514
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| Other Citations |
Mir Ahmad and others v. Attaullah alias Atta Muhammad and others PLD 1991 SC 210,
Abdullah and 3 others v. Abdul Kaim and others PLD 1968 SC 140,
Muhammad Riaz and others v. Fateh Muhammad and others PLD 1991 SC 1099
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
Art. 185(3)
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