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Case ID 43b74475-6dfa-4737-88ee-ed4098abfb1a
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Case Number Appeals Nos. 59 to 83 of 2016
Decision Date May 18, 2017
Hearing Date Apr 13, 2017
Decision The case was remanded to the Assistant Registrar of Companies, SECP, for reconsideration, as important aspects necessary for a just adjudication had not been considered. The competent authority directed the companies involved to change their names within 30 days due to the close resemblance with the name of already registered Popular Group of Companies. The Appellants' argument regarding jurisdiction was noted, but the Appeals were upheld, and the matter was sent back for fresh evaluation with all relevant parties present.
Summary This case revolves around the rectification of company names that were inadvertently registered with similarities to an already established entity, Popular Group of Companies. The Appeals Nos. 59 to 83 of 2016 highlight the importance of proper company registration practices under the Companies Ordinance, 1984, and the SECP Act. The decision emphasizes the need for thorough evaluation of cases involving potential trademark similarities and company names to avoid confusion in the market. The court's directive for a fresh hearing underscores the legal principle of ensuring all parties have the opportunity to present their claims to achieve justice. This case is significant for businesses and legal practitioners navigating company registration and trademark issues.
Court Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan
Entities Involved Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, Popular Group of Companies
Judges ZAFAR ABDULLAH, COMMISSIONER (SCD), FIDA HUSSAIN, COMMISSIONER (INSURANCE)
Lawyers Asad Manzoor Butt, M. Wasim, Mubasher Saeed, CCD, Ms. Beenish Waqas, CCD, Idrees Ashraf, Kamran Mughal
Petitioners 24 OTHERS, POPULAR SPORTS LTD.
Respondents ANOTHER, ASSISTANT REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES, SECP LAHORE
Citations 2018 SLD 269, 2018 CLD 268
Other Citations Sialkot International Container Terminal Limited through Company Secretary v. Ms. Sidra Mansur, Joint Registrar, Company Registration, Appeal No. 34 of 2015
Laws Involved Companies Ordinance, 1984, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan Act, (XLII of 1997)
Sections 38, 33