| Case ID |
de702e76-0984-4521-8688-a87159b9a4fb |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Miscellaneous Petitions Nos. 609/R and 610/R |
| Decision Date |
Dec 12, 1983 |
| Hearing Date |
Dec 12, 1983 |
| Decision |
The petitions were dismissed due to the absence of the counsel who had argued the case, resulting in non-compliance with the relevant rules of the Supreme Court. The court emphasized that the review petitions could not proceed without the presence of the arguing counsel, leading to the conclusion that the petitions were dismissed. The ruling reinforced the importance of adhering to procedural rules in the judicial process, as non-compliance can result in dismissal of cases, which is detrimental to the petitioners seeking justice. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the dismissal of the petitioners' review petitions by the Supreme Court of Pakistan on December 12, 1983. The ruling highlights the critical importance of compliance with procedural rules, specifically Rule 6 of Order XVI of the Supreme Court Rules, 1980, which mandates the presence of counsel during hearings. The absence of the counsel for both the petitioners and respondents resulted in the court's decision to dismiss the petitions. The case underscores the necessity for legal representatives to adhere to court protocols to ensure that their clients' cases are heard and adjudicated fairly. This ruling serves as a cautionary tale for legal practitioners about the potential consequences of non-compliance with court rules. The decision reiterates that procedural diligence is paramount in the legal process, impacting the outcome of cases significantly. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ASLAM RIAZ HUSSAIN,
MUHAMMAD AFZAL ZULLAH,
NASIM HASAN SHAH
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Ghulam Mujtaba, Advocate-on-Record for Petitioner,
S.M. Tayyab, Advocate Supreme Court (absent) for Respondents
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD ASHRAF
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| Respondents |
DOST MUHAMMAD
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| Citations |
1984 SLD 994,
1984 SCMR 1505
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Supreme Court Rules, 1980
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| Sections |
XIV r.6
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