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Case ID 74ff1492-e297-4ffb-9934-0f97b7151848
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Case Number Civil Petition No.462 of 1986
Decision Date Sep 25, 1989
Hearing Date
Decision The Supreme Court granted leave to appeal after finding prima facie merit in the petitioners' contention that the High Court erred in its decision regarding the allotments made to Malik Muhammad Zaman and Shah Muhammad. The Court noted that the High Court had ruled that the allotments were not in excess of entitlement, but the Supreme Court found that there were significant irregularities concerning the transfer of land units. Consequently, the case was opened for further hearings, with security for costs set at Rs.5,000, allowing parties to submit additional documents if necessary. The decision reflects a critical examination of property rights and legal entitlements in land allotment cases.
Summary This case revolves around the allotment of land under the Evacuee Property and Displaced Persons Laws. The petitioners contested a decision by the High Court that had restored land allotments to the respondents, arguing that the original allotments were in excess of entitlement. The Supreme Court's analysis highlighted procedural irregularities and the need for proper hearings before any cancellation of allotments. The ruling emphasizes the importance of due process in property rights cases, setting a precedent for future legal disputes over land entitlements. Keywords such as 'land allotment', 'property rights', 'legal entitlements', and 'Supreme Court decisions' are crucial for SEO optimization in legal discussions.
Court Supreme Court of Pakistan
Entities Involved Malik Muhammad Zaman, Shah Muhammad Khan
Judges SAAD SAOOD JAN, S. USMAN ALI SHAH
Lawyers Ch. Muhammad Ahmad Bani, Advocate Supreme Court, Syed Abul Aasim Jafri, Advocate-on-Record (absent), Shamim Abbas Bokhari, Advocate Supreme Court, Rana MA. Qadri, Advocate-on-Record
Petitioners , GHULAM ALI
Respondents , MUHAMMAD HANIF
Citations 1990 SLD 970, 1990 SCMR 1172
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Evacuee Property and Displaced Persons Laws (Repeal) Act, Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
Sections 2(2), 185(3)