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Case ID f7f56db5-7350-4a5b-a18f-1fb71a4c714b
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Case Number C.P.S.L.A. No. 1024 of 1992
Decision Date Jun 08, 1993
Hearing Date
Decision The Supreme Court of Pakistan considered a pre-emption suit wherein the petitioner contended that the respondent, who was the pre-emptor, failed to establish a relationship with the vendors. The court reviewed the pedigree tables relied upon by the respondent and determined that the question of the relationship required further examination. Consequently, the court granted leave to appeal, indicating that additional scrutiny of the evidence was necessary to reach a conclusive decision regarding the pre-emption claim.
Summary In the case C.P.S.L.A. No. 1024 of 1992, decided on June 8, 1993, the Supreme Court of Pakistan dealt with a pre-emption suit under the Punjab Pre-emption Act, 1913. The central issue revolved around whether the respondent could prove their relationship to the vendors involved in the transaction. The Supreme Court, upon examining the pedigree tables presented by the respondent, found that the question of relationship needed more thorough investigation. Thus, it granted leave to appeal, highlighting the importance of establishing a legitimate connection in pre-emption cases. This decision underscores the critical nature of proving relationships in property disputes, particularly in the context of pre-emption rights. The ruling is significant for practitioners in property law and advocates representing clients in similar disputes, as it emphasizes the necessity for clear evidence of familial ties when asserting pre-emption claims. Keywords such as 'pre-emption rights', 'property law', 'relationship proof', and 'Supreme Court decisions' are essential for understanding the implications of this case.
Court Supreme Court of Pakistan
Entities Involved Not available
Judges SAAD SAOOD JAN, MUHAMMAD RAFIQ TARAR
Lawyers Not available
Petitioners REHMAN
Respondents NOORA
Citations 1993 SLD 707, 1993 SCMR 1933
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, Punjab Pre-emption Act, 1913
Sections 185(3), 15