Legal Case Summary

Case Details
Case ID 440021b1-89df-401e-87af-fb66b40b0da4
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Case Number Civil Petition No.606-L of 1995
Decision Date Feb 16, 1997
Hearing Date Feb 16, 1997
Decision The Supreme Court accepted the compromise between the parties, which was in the interest of both and aimed to end a protracted litigation spanning four decades. The court directed that the property in question be transferred to the petitioners and the respondent according to the terms of the Compromise Deed, which was incorporated into the court's order. The case was transformed into an appeal and resolved based on the agreed compromise.
Summary In the landmark case of Civil Petition No.606-L of 1995, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed a long-standing dispute concerning a residential property in Arifwala. The case revolved around a compromise deed, which both parties signed, aiming to conclude four decades of litigation. The court's acceptance of the compromise not only highlighted the importance of amicable resolutions in legal disputes but also illustrated the court's role in facilitating justice through compromise. By transferring the property as per the agreement, the Supreme Court reinforced the significance of negotiated settlements in the judicial system. This case sets a precedent for future disputes, advocating for resolutions that favor the interests of all parties involved, thereby reducing the burden on the courts. It emphasizes the necessity of legal representation in navigating complex legal frameworks, particularly under the Civil Procedure Code and the Constitution of Pakistan. Keywords such as 'Supreme Court of Pakistan', 'legal compromise', 'property dispute resolution', and 'Civil Procedure Code' are essential for understanding the case's implications within the legal landscape.
Court Supreme Court of Pakistan
Entities Involved Not available
Judges ZIA MAHMOOD MIRZA, J., RAJA AFRASIAB KHAN, J.
Lawyers Iftikhar Ahmad Dar, Advocate Supreme Court, Muhammad Aslam Ch., Advocate-on-Record for Petitioners, Muhammad Younas Bhatti, Advocate Supreme Court, Tanvir Ahmed, Advocate-on-Record for Respondents
Petitioners 4 others, MUHAMMAD SHAUKAT HAYAT
Respondents others, Hakim MUHAMMAD ASHRAF
Citations 1998 SLD 1257, 1998 SCMR 345
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Civil Procedure Code (V of 1908), Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
Sections O.XXIII, R. 3, Art. 185(3)