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Case ID 450decf5-3520-4671-959c-030d2cbd9a25
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Case Number Civil Revision Application No. 221 of 2005
Decision Date Dec 17, 2013
Hearing Date
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
Entities Involved Not available
Judges FAROOQ ALI CHANNA, JUSTICE
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
Petitioners MST. MUMTAZ BEGUM
Respondents 8 OTHERS, MUHAMMAD HUSSAIN ALIAS SERAJ
Citations 2014 SLD 623, 2014 MLD 1361
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Contempt of Court Act, 1976
Sections 2, 3