| Case ID |
377284be-9c34-43cd-b60e-8b78b345b514 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition for Special Leave to Appeal No. 72- |
| Decision Date |
May 22, 1982 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan granted leave to appeal, considering the issues surrounding the computation of the limitation period for filing the petition. The court analyzed the provisions of the Limitation Act, particularly section 12, which outlines how the time for filing appeals is to be calculated. The case involved the interpretation of the rules regarding the time frame for filing a petition after receiving a judgment from the Services Tribunal. The court concluded that the period spent in obtaining a certified copy of the judgment should be excluded from the total period of limitation. However, it was also noted that the appeal was filed after the prescribed time limit when considering the date of the announcement of the judgment. The petition was dismissed, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the timelines established by law. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the interpretation of limitation periods in service appeals, specifically under the Limitation Act and rules governing the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The central issue was whether the time taken to receive a certified copy of the judgment should be deducted from the overall period allowed for filing an appeal. The Supreme Court clarified the relevant legal provisions and upheld the importance of timely filing in accordance with legal requirements. The decision serves as a precedent for future cases regarding the computation of time limits in legal proceedings, highlighting the necessity for parties to be vigilant in adhering to prescribed timelines. This case is significant for legal practitioners and those involved in administrative law, setting clear guidelines for the filing of petitions and appeals. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Aslam Riaz Hussain,
M. S. H. Qureshi
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| Lawyers |
Aziz A. Bajwa,
Hamid Aslam
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| Petitioners |
Federation of Pakistan
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| Respondents |
Muhammad Abdullah Bajwa
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| Citations |
1982 SLD 754,
1982 PLD 347
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973),
Service Tribunals (Procedure) Rules, 1975,
Supreme Court Rules,
Limitation Act (IX of 1908)
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| Sections |
Art. 212(3),
r.11,
O. XXIV, r. 1,
O. I, r. 4,
S. 12
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