| Case ID |
41d59653-8f74-409b-9713-97ca79a41e5a |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 142/R of 1983 |
| Decision Date |
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| Hearing Date |
Nov 20, 1988 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court granted leave to appeal to the petitioners, Zulfiqar Ali and others, to investigate claims regarding the deprivation of their property on technical grounds. The case revolves around the legitimacy of property claims involving evacuee property and whether the respondents have unlawfully obtained rights over it. The court highlighted concerns regarding a potential miscarriage of justice, prompting further consideration of the petitioners' arguments. The decision allows the parties to present additional documents as necessary. |
| Summary |
This case addresses the appeal of Zulfiqar Ali and others against the judgment by the Lahore High Court concerning the deprivation of property under Settlement Scheme No. VIII. The Supreme Court is tasked with determining whether the petitioners were unjustly deprived of their property due to technicalities, while the respondents allegedly misrepresented their claims. The court's decision emphasizes the importance of proper legal representation and the potential for injustice in property disputes involving technical grounds. Key issues include the definition of evacuee property and the eligibility criteria for property transfer. The case underscores the necessity for due process and equitable treatment in legal proceedings, especially in matters involving property rights. Keywords include 'property law', 'evacuee property', 'legal representation', and 'Supreme Court decisions'. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Gujranwala,
Lahore Division
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| Judges |
NASIM HASSAN SHAH,
GHULAM MUJADID MIRZA
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| Lawyers |
A. R. Shaukat, Senior Advocate Supreme Court,
Tanvir Ahmad, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
Others,
Zulfiqar Ali
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| Respondents |
Others,
Administration (RP),
Settlement Commissioner, Lahore
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| Citations |
1989 SLD 2032,
1989 SCMR 2025
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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)
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