| Case ID |
324eefc3-3a52-4e39-97da-d96541707186 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
High Court Appeal No. 91 of 1994 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 14, 2002 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 12, 2002 |
| Decision |
The appeal was dismissed on the grounds that the appellants failed to demonstrate a prima facie case, balance of convenience, and irreparable loss necessary for the grant of an interim injunction. The court found that the appellants had not approached the court in a timely manner and that the delay in seeking relief disentitled them from obtaining an injunction. The court also determined that the land in question belonged to the Government of Sindh, and the appellants' claims were based on documents that lacked legal sanctity. As such, the balance of convenience favored the respondents, who were already in possession of the land and had commenced construction, which would lead to significant financial losses if an injunction was granted. The High Court upheld the decision of the lower court and denied the request for an interim injunction. |
| Summary |
In the case of M.Y. Corporation (Private) Ltd. vs. Messrs Erum Developers, the Sindh High Court addressed critical issues concerning the grant of interim injunctions under the Civil Procedure Code. The court emphasized the necessity for a party seeking an injunction to demonstrate urgency and bona fides, as delays in legal proceedings typically weaken a party's position. This case involved complex property disputes and highlighted the principles of lis pendens under the Transfer of Property Act. The appellants were unable to establish their claims of ownership effectively, as the court found that the land was government property and that previous entries favoring the appellants had been canceled. The decision underscored the importance of timely legal action and the need for clear evidence in property disputes, particularly when significant financial investments and developments are at stake. Key legal principles outlined in this case remain pertinent for practitioners in civil law and property rights, providing valuable insights into the procedural requirements for obtaining injunctions in the context of ongoing litigation. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
M.Y. CORPORATION (PRIVATE) LTD.,
Messrs ERUM DEVELOPERS
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| Judges |
SABIHUDDIN AHMED,
AMIR HANI MUSLIM
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| Lawyers |
Syed Sami Ahmed,
Khawaja Shamsul Islam,
Syed Jamil Ahmed,
Rasheed-ud-Din Ahmad,
Suleman Habibullah
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| Petitioners |
M.Y. CORPORATION (PRIVATE) LTD.
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| Respondents |
Respondent No. 3,
Respondent No. 8,
Respondent No. 2,
Respondent No. 4,
Respondent No. 5,
Respondent No. 6,
Respondent No. 7,
Messrs ERUM DEVELOPERS
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| Citations |
2003 SLD 3341,
2003 PLD 222
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Civil Procedure Code (V of 1908),
Special Relief Act (I of 1877),
Transfer of Property Act (IV of 1882)
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| Sections |
O. XXXIX, Rr. I & 2,
S. 52
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