| Case ID |
eda59931-e847-458e-b493-0153e7cb56f7 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
NQ, K-17 of 1970 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 17, 1970 |
| Hearing Date |
Aug 17, 1970 |
| Decision |
The petition for leave to appeal from the order of a learned Judge in the High Court in a criminal matter was found to be barred by 17 days. The petitioner failed to provide a valid explanation for the delay in filing the petition. The court noted that the petitioner had acted in good faith but still bore the responsibility for not attending to the matter in a timely manner. Consequently, the court dismissed the petition as time-barred, emphasizing the strict adherence to procedural rules regarding the limitation period in legal proceedings. |
| Summary |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed a petition for Special Leave to Appeal regarding a criminal matter where the petitioner, Mirza Mehboob Beg, sought to challenge an earlier High Court decision. The petition was dismissed as it was filed 17 days late, with no satisfactory explanation provided for the delay. The court reiterated the importance of adhering to procedural timelines, especially in criminal cases, and highlighted that the petitioner had been informed of the High Court's decision promptly. The ruling serves as a reminder of the necessity for diligence in legal proceedings, as failure to comply with deadlines can result in the dismissal of appeals regardless of the merits of the case. This case emphasizes key legal principles surrounding limitation and the procedural requirements for filing appeals, which are crucial for both legal practitioners and individuals involved in the judicial process. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
HAMOODUR RAHMAN, C.J.,
MUHAMMAD YAQUB ALI,
WAHIDUDDIN AHMAD, JJ
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| Lawyers |
Akhtar Mahmud Khan, Advocate Supreme Court,
Anwar Ali Syed, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
Mirza MEHBOOB BEG
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1971 SLD 160,
1971 SCMR 76
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Supreme Court Rules, 1956
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| Sections |
O. XXIV, r. 2,
section 409, P. P. C.,
section 5 (2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act 11 of 1947
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