SCMR 1989

1989 PLP (1) (SCMR)

Mian GHULAM ALI Petitioner Versus ALI NAWAZ KHAN — Respondents

Jurisdiction / Court
High Court
Decided Date
Civil Petition for Special Leave to Appeal Nos. 900, 985, 1019, 1124, 1147 and 1192 of 1982 and Nos. 648 and 416 of 1982, decided on 8th May, 1988.
Honorable Judges
Muhammad Afzal Zullah, Javid Iqbal and Saad Saood Jan, JJ
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 1989 PLP (1) (SCMR)
Forum / Court High Court
Bench Members Muhammad Afzal Zullah, Javid Iqbal and Saad Saood Jan, JJ
Parties Mian GHULAM ALI Petitioner Versus ALI NAWAZ KHAN — Respondents
Primary Law Punjab Pre-emption Act (I of 1913)
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Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1989 PLP (1) (SCMR)?

This judgment primarily cites: Punjab Pre-emption Act (I of 1913) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.

Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1989 PLP (1) (SCMR)?

The case was heard and decided by the High Court bench comprising: Muhammad Afzal Zullah, Javid Iqbal and Saad Saood Jan, JJ.

Q3: What is the official citation format for this judgment on Pakistan Law Portal?

Cite this legal precedent as: 1989 PLP (1) (SCMR) (Mian GHULAM ALI Petitioner Versus ALI NAWAZ KHAN — Respondents). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.

Laws Cited

Punjab Pre-emption Act (I of 1913)

Representation

  • Ashiq Hussain Malik, Advocate Supreme Court and Muhammad Naazar Khan, Advocate-on-Record for Petitioner.
  • Nemo for Respondents.
  • Date of hearing: 8th May, 1988.
  • Ashiq Hussain Malik, Advocate Supreme Court and Muhammad Naazar Khan, Advocate‑on‑Record for Petitioner.

Headnotes / Summary

(On appeal from the Order dated 23-5-1981 of the Lahore High Court, Lahore, passed in Civil Revision No. 584-D of 1980).

S. 15--Pre-emption suit--Plaintiff/pre-emptor unable to obtain a pre-emption decree at any stage before 31-7-1986--No decree could be passed in his favour after said date on account of decision of Supreme Court reported in P L D 1986 SC 360 which came into effect on 31-7-1986.

Judgment & Decree

MUHAMMAD AFZAL ZULLAH, J.‑‑Although these petitions are not connected inter se, the crucial point involved therein is the same.

2. All the learned counsel appearing in these cases have stated that these petitions have been tiled by those plaintiffs/pre‑emptors, who have not been able to obtain a pre‑emption decree at any stage before 31st of July, 1986. That being so, no decree can be passed in their favour now after the said date on account of the decision of this Court in the case of Government of N.W.F.P. v. Malik Said Kamal Shah (P L D 1986 S C 360) which came into effect on 31st of July, 1986. all these petitions are, accordingly, dismissed. M.Y.H./G‑130/S Petitions dismissed.