| Case ID |
42bf5965-75df-4a23-8026-287b347b22e7 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition for Leave to Appeal No. 841 of 1981 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 18, 1988 |
| Hearing Date |
Jul 18, 1988 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition filed by the petitioners against the Lahore High Court's judgment. The court upheld the findings of the Settlement Authorities, which had established that the respondent was the earlier allottee of the disputed land. The petitioners' claims were based on misreadings of records, and the court found no grounds for interference with the High Court's decision. The petitioners had previously disputed the land's allocation without sufficient evidence to support their claim. Ultimately, the court confirmed the respondent's entitlement to the land, thereby rejecting the petitioners' appeal. |
| Summary |
In this landmark case, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the issues surrounding land settlement and allotment rights under the Displaced Persons (Land Settlement) Act, 1958. The case arose from a dispute over a piece of land measuring 39 kanals located in Sheikhupura District. The petitioners claimed entitlement based on temporary allotments, while the respondent, Mst. Hameedan, asserted her rights as the daughter of an earlier allottee. The court emphasized the importance of accurately interpreting settlement records and the legal precedence of allotment dates in determining rightful ownership. The ruling reinforced the legal framework governing land disputes in Pakistan, particularly under the constitutional provisions of 1973. By dismissing the appeal, the court underscored the necessity for clarity and accuracy in land settlement matters, ultimately promoting justice and equitable resolution of property disputes. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD AFZAL ZULLAH,
JAVID IQBAL
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| Lawyers |
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| Petitioners |
others,
GEHNA
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| Respondents |
Mst. H AMEED AN
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| Citations |
1988 SLD 2793,
1988 SCMR 1418
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Displaced Persons (Land Settlement) Act, 1958,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
12,
185(3),
199
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