| Case ID |
36bd7939-407b-4341-a4b0-a782c77708de |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Constitutional Petition No, 1046 of 1974 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 23, 1980 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The court allowed the petition of Mst. Zahida Khatoon Begum, holding that the order of the Additional Settlement Commissioner was void and illegal. The court emphasized that the appeal filed by Jurial was still pending and should be treated as such. The order passed against the petitioner was set aside, and the record was directed to be submitted to the appropriate authority for further proceedings in compliance with the law. |
| Summary |
In the landmark case of Mst. Zahida Khatoon Begum vs. Additional Settlement Commissioner, the Sindh High Court addressed critical issues surrounding property rights and land allotment under the Displaced Persons (Land) Settlement Act. The petitioner, Zahida Khatoon Begum, challenged a decision that set aside her earlier land allotment. The court's ruling reaffirmed the importance of legal processes in land disputes, particularly emphasizing the need for fair hearings and the preservation of rights under the law. This case highlights the complexities of land settlement in Pakistan and the role of constitutional protections in ensuring justice for displaced persons. With keywords like 'property rights', 'land allotment', and 'legal processes', this case serves as a significant reference point in discussions about land reform and displaced persons' rights in Pakistan. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ABDUL HAQEE KURESHI, J
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| Lawyers |
Mr. S. M. Raza,
Mr. Gulab M. Rang
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| Petitioners |
Mst. Zahida Khatoon Begum
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| Respondents |
Additional Settlement Commissioner, Sindh, Hyderabad,
Mr. Ali Jarrar Hydery
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| Citations |
1980 SLD 1583,
1980 CLC 1640
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Displaced Persons (Land) Settlement Act,
Constitution of Pakistan
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| Sections |
18,
19
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