| Case ID |
450decf5-3520-4671-959c-030d2cbd9a25 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Revision Application No. 221 of 2005 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 17, 2013 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The court dismissed the contempt application filed by the applicant, MST. Mumtaz Begum, against Muhammad Hussain alias Siraj and others. The court found no merit in the applicant's claims, stating that the proposed contemnor did not violate the court's previous order. The applicant was deemed to have filed a frivolous application aimed at harassment, leading to the imposition of costs on the applicant. The decision emphasized that the contempt application wasted the court's time and resources, and the applicant was directed to pay a cost of Rs. 10,000. |
| Summary |
In a notable judgment by the Sindh High Court, the contempt application filed by MST. Mumtaz Begum against Muhammad Hussain alias Siraj and others was dismissed. The case revolved around allegations of contempt related to construction activities that allegedly violated a previous court order. The applicant claimed that the construction of a fourth floor on the roof of the third floor was done in disregard of the court's order. However, the court found that the new purchaser of the property was not a party to the original petition and thus did not disobey the order. The court highlighted the frivolous nature of the application and the lack of substantial evidence supporting the claims. This decision serves as a critical reminder of the importance of adhering to court orders and the consequences of misusing the contempt of court provisions. The ruling underscores the judiciary's commitment to maintaining the integrity of court processes and discouraging frivolous litigation that burdens the legal system. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
FAROOQ ALI CHANNA, JUSTICE
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| Lawyers |
Irfan Ahmed Qureshi for Applicant,
Ch. Bashir Ahmed, A.A.G. for Respondent,
Mukhtar Ahmed Khanzada, Advocate for Respondent Nos.1, 6 and 7,
Sher Shamasuddin Sahito, Advocate for Respondent No.2
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| Petitioners |
MST. MUMTAZ BEGUM
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| Respondents |
8 OTHERS,
MUHAMMAD HUSSAIN ALIAS SERAJ
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| Citations |
2014 SLD 623,
2014 MLD 1361
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Contempt of Court Act, 1976
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| Sections |
2,
3
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