| Case ID |
381a0853-ec48-433e-8261-0938c334615a |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition for Special Leave to Appeal No. 10 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 05, 1971 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 05, 1971 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition for special leave to appeal, affirming the Lahore High Court's dismissal of the writ petition. The petitioners, not being parties to the proceedings before the Commissioner, lacked locus standi to challenge the decision regarding the holding of cattle fairs. The Court found that the petitioners' rights were not adversely affected by the Commissioner’s order, which actually allowed them the privilege of holding fairs daily if they chose to do so. The decision emphasizes the legal principle that parties not involved in a dispute cannot seek judicial intervention. Hence, the appeal was dismissed. |
| Summary |
In the case of Ghulam Muhammad and others vs. The Commissioner, Sargodha Division, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed a dispute concerning the holding of cattle fairs in Jauharabad and Khushab. The petitioners, who had secured rights to hold fairs on specific days, contested an order from the Commissioner permitting daily fairs. The Court highlighted the legal principles of locus standi, concluding that the petitioners, not being parties to the original dispute between local authorities, could not challenge the decision. This case underscores the importance of being directly affected by a legal ruling to have standing in court. The ruling also clarifies the application of Section 114 of the Municipal Administration Ordinance, which deals with disputes between Municipal Committees and Local Councils. The judgment serves as a significant reference for similar cases involving local government disputes and the rights of individuals in administrative matters. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
HAMOODUR RAHMAN, C.J.,
WAHIDUDDIN AHMAD, J
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| Lawyers |
Syed H. M. Naqvi, Advocate Supreme Court,
Raja Abdul Razzaq Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
others,
GHULAM MUHAMMAD
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| Respondents |
ETC.,
THE COMMISSIONER, SARGODHA DIVISION
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| Citations |
1971 SLD 240,
1971 SCMR 344
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Municipal Administration Ordinance (X of 1960),
Constitution of Pakistan (1962)
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| Sections |
114,
98
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