| Case ID |
51398d26-d1fb-46fd-ad11-866e3732ecd8 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. Org. No. 1385-W of 2015 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 27, 2016 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
In this case, the Lahore High Court addressed a petition regarding contempt of court due to non-compliance with a previous order concerning the allotment of a plot to the petitioner, MST. Sabiha Khanam. The court found that the authorities had eventually allotted the plot to the petitioner, which resolved her grievance. Despite recognizing that contempt had occurred multiple times, the court chose not to pursue further action against the officials, instead showing grace and mercy. The court ordered the head of the Development Authority to ensure the completion of pending projects and tasks. The decision emphasized the importance of addressing grievances while also highlighting the systemic issues within the LDA, calling for reforms to safeguard citizens' rights against corruption and mismanagement. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the constitutional rights of a citizen, MST. Sabiha Khanam, who filed a petition for contempt of court against the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) for failing to comply with a court order regarding the allotment of a residential plot in the Mohlanwal Housing Scheme, Lahore. The petitioner was entitled to a plot due to land acquisition by the LDA for residential development, yet faced bureaucratic hurdles and mismanagement. The High Court recognized the importance of upholding citizens' rights against executive overreach and corruption, ultimately deciding not to impose further penalties on the officials involved, as the matter was resolved. The case underscores the need for transparency and accountability within public institutions to prevent similar grievances in the future. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
LDA
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD FARRUKH IRFAN KHAN, JUSTICE
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| Lawyers |
M. Asad Manzoor Butt,
Ch. Imtiaz Ahmad Goraya,
Shaikl-ur-Rehman, Advocate General, Punjab,
Malik Abdul Aziz Awan, Addl. A.G.,
Waqar A. Sheikh,
Mian Tahir Maqsood
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| Petitioners |
MST. SABIHA KHANAM
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| Respondents |
MUHAMMAD AHED KHAN CHEEMA, DG, LDA AND OTHERS
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| Citations |
2017 SLD 2457,
2017 YLR 1748
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
204
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