| Case ID |
46529e70-46a3-4762-83a5-2909147df47a |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition No. 1060 of 1985 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 18, 1985 |
| Hearing Date |
Dec 18, 1985 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled that the cancellation of allotment had attained finality and could not be reviewed through writ petition. The Court examined the contentions raised before the Lahore High Court and found no exceptional grounds to overturn the High Court's judgment. Consequently, the leave to appeal was refused, and the petition was dismissed. The case involved intricate issues surrounding the allotment of land to displaced persons and the legal complexities surrounding property rights and administrative decisions made by settlement authorities. |
| Summary |
The case revolves around the legal complexities of land allotment under the Displaced Persons (Land Settlement) Act. The Supreme Court of Pakistan upheld the Lahore High Court's decision regarding the cancellation of land allotment, emphasizing that the matter had reached a final conclusion and could not be revisited through writ jurisdiction. The case highlights important aspects of property rights, administrative law, and the rights of displaced persons in Pakistan. Key legal principles were established regarding the finality of administrative decisions and the limitations of judicial review in such matters. The ruling underscores the importance of adhering to established legal frameworks in land settlement issues, particularly for those affected by historical displacements. This case serves as a significant reference point for future cases involving land rights and administrative decisions in Pakistan, enhancing the understanding of legal processes and protections available to displaced individuals. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD HALEEM, C.J.,
NASIM HASAN SHAH,
SHAFIUR RAHMAN, JJ
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| Lawyers |
Qazi Abdul Hayee, Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan,
Rana Maqbool Ahmad Qadri, Advocate-on-Record (absent),
Syed Abul Aasim Jafri, Advocate-on-Record (absent)
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| Petitioners |
AZIZUR-REHMAN and others
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| Respondents |
GHULAM RASUL and others
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| Citations |
1986 SLD 812,
1986 SCMR 1274
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973),
Displaced Persons (Land Settlement) Act (XLVII of 1958)
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| Sections |
Art. 185(3),
Ss. 10 & 11
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