| Case ID |
2fa919db-1eda-403c-86c7-6648b021b1ee |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
C.M. No.G03 of 1991 in W.P. No. 990 of 1991 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 07, 1993 |
| Hearing Date |
Jul 01, 1991 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the petitioners' request for leave to appeal against the Lahore High Court's decision due to their lack of standing. The court concluded that the petitioners did not have the right to prosecute the case after the Federal Government had set aside the order of the Chairman of the Evacuee Trust Board. The absence of representation from the petitioners during the hearing was deemed significant, as even though there were four lawyers available, the court found no valid reason for the non-appearance of the others. Consequently, the court ruled that the petition was without merit and refused leave to appeal. |
| Summary |
In the case of C.M. No.G03 of 1991 in W.P. No. 990 of 1991, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the dismissal of a constitutional petition by the Lahore High Court for non-prosecution. The petitioners, led by Ch. Naseer Ahmad, sought restoration of their case which had been dismissed due to their absence in court. The High Court noted that the petition was filed on behalf of the Chairman of the Evacuee Trust Board, whose order had been overturned by the Federal Government. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision, emphasizing that the petitioners had no standing to pursue the case in light of the Federal Government's authority. This case highlights important aspects of legal representation, the significance of presence in court, and the authority of government decisions in legal proceedings. Keywords: Evacuee Trust Properties, Supreme Court of Pakistan, constitutional petition, legal representation, Federal Government. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Federal Government,
Evacuee Trust Property Board
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| Judges |
ABDUL SHAKURUL SALAM,
MUHAMMAD AFZAL LONE
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
4 others,
Ch. NASEER AHMAD
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| Respondents |
7 others,
GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN through Joint Secretary, Ministry of Religious Affairs and Minorities
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| Citations |
1993 SLD 763,
1993 SCMR 1570
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Evacuee Trust Properties (Management and Disposal) Act,
Constitution of Pakistan
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| Sections |
Preamble,
Art. 185 (3)
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