| Case ID |
d5c405fe-db8f-47dc-ba0f-59f65cf87fe7 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition for Special Leave to Appeal No. K-6 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 23, 1981 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition challenging the judgment of the Sind High Court. The High Court had found that the deceased tenant had sublet the premises without consent, leading to the forfeiture of the tenancy rights. The evidence presented supported the conclusion that the relationship of landlord and tenant existed, and the findings of the lower courts were upheld as being consistent with the evidence. The petitioners failed to provide sufficient documentation to support their claims, and the decision of the High Court was found to be legally sound. |
| Summary |
In this case, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the issue of subletting under the West Pakistan Urban Rent Restriction Ordinance, specifically Section 13, which deals with the conditions under which a tenant may sublet premises. The case arose from a petition against a judgment of the Sind High Court that had found in favor of the respondents, the heirs of the deceased tenant, who claimed that the premises had been sublet without their consent. The Court emphasized the importance of proper documentation and evidence in tenancy disputes, ultimately dismissing the petitioners' claims due to their failure to substantiate their arguments with the necessary legal documentation. The ruling reaffirms the legal principles surrounding landlord-tenant relationships in Pakistan, particularly in the context of urban rent restrictions. Keywords relevant to this case include 'subletting', 'tenant rights', 'urban rent restrictions', and 'legal documentation'. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Muhammad Afzal Zuilah,
Nasim Hasan Shah
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| Lawyers |
N. A. Sayed,
Yousuf Rafi,
L. K. Rahimtoola,
A. A. Dastgir
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| Petitioners |
Others,
Mrs. Sharifunnisa
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| Respondents |
Others,
Mrs. Piroja
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| Citations |
1981 SLD 1410,
1981 SCMR 1234
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
West Pakistan Urban Rent Restriction Ordinance
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| Sections |
13
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