| Case ID |
322a9d57-3892-4d0d-bec4-3483e70ac948 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Miscellaneous Application Nos.269-L, 270-L o |
| Decision Date |
Mar 07, 2002 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed both applications for restoration of Civil Petitions Nos.545-L and 546-L of 1999 due to a delay of 73 days in filing. The applicant, Imam Bakhsh, failed to provide a valid reason for the delay, stating only that he learned about the dismissal a month after it occurred. The court ruled that the applications were barred by time and dismissed them accordingly. |
| Summary |
In the case concerning Civil Miscellaneous Application Nos.269-L, 270-L of 2000, the Supreme Court of Pakistan dealt with the restoration of two civil petitions that had been dismissed for non-prosecution. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to procedural timelines, specifically the 73-day delay in filing for restoration. The applicant, Imam Bakhsh, claimed to have learned of the dismissal only a month post-order, which did not suffice as a valid ground for condonation of delay. This case highlights the stringent application of the Supreme Court Rules, 1980, particularly regarding timely submissions and the necessity of presenting valid justifications for delays in legal proceedings. The ruling serves as a precedent emphasizing the importance of timely action in civil litigation, reinforcing the principle that parties must adhere to specified timelines to ensure the proper administration of justice. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
QAZI MUHAMMAD FAROOQ,
ABDUL HAMEED DOGAR
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
IMAM BAKHSH
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| Respondents |
others,
ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE, MUZAFFARGARH
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| Citations |
2002 SLD 1430,
2002 SCMR 1398
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
Art.185(3),
Supreme Court Rules, 1980, O.XV, R.5
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