SCMR 1991

1991 PLP 1238 (SCMR)

BEHRAM KHAN — Appellant Versus GOVERNMENT OF BALOCHISTAN and others — Respondents

Jurisdiction / Court
----Art.185(3)---Dismissal of appeal for non-prosecution---Appellant's counsel having appeared in response to show-cause notice had prayed for time to contact his clients and to do the needful--Supreme Court declined to grant any further time and dismissed appeal for non-prosecution, observing that if counsel succeeded in seeking instructions from his client he could request for revival of appeal: --Counsel and client.
Decided Date
Civil Appeal No.20/Q of 1990, decided on 23rd August, 1990.
Honorable Judges
Shafiur Rahman, Abdul Qadeer Chaudhry
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 1991 PLP 1238 (SCMR)
Forum / Court ----Art.185(3)---Dismissal of appeal for non-prosecution---Appellant's counsel having appeared in response to show-cause notice had prayed for time to contact his clients and to do the needful--Supreme Court declined to grant any further time and dismissed appeal for non-prosecution, observing that if counsel succeeded in seeking instructions from his client he could request for revival of appeal: --Counsel and client.
Bench Members Shafiur Rahman, Abdul Qadeer Chaudhry
Parties BEHRAM KHAN — Appellant Versus GOVERNMENT OF BALOCHISTAN and others — Respondents
Primary Law Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1991 PLP 1238 (SCMR)?

This judgment primarily cites: Constitution of Pakistan (1973) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.

Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1991 PLP 1238 (SCMR)?

The case was heard and decided by the ----Art.185(3)---Dismissal of appeal for non-prosecution---Appellant's counsel having appeared in response to show-cause notice had prayed for time to contact his clients and to do the needful--Supreme Court declined to grant any further time and dismissed appeal for non-prosecution, observing that if counsel succeeded in seeking instructions from his client he could request for revival of appeal: --Counsel and client. bench comprising: Shafiur Rahman, Abdul Qadeer Chaudhry.

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Laws Cited

Constitution of Pakistan (1973)

Representation

  • M.K.N. Kohli, Advocate-on-Record for Appellant.
  • Nemo for Respondent.
  • M.K.N. Kohli, Advocate‑on‑Record for Appellant.

Headnotes / Summary

Art.185(3)

Dismissal of appeal for non-prosecution

Appellant's counsel having appeared in response to show-cause notice had prayed for time to contact his clients and to do the needful--Supreme Court declined to grant any further time and dismissed appeal for non-prosecution, observing that if counsel succeeded in seeking instructions from his client he could request for revival of appeal: --[Counsel and client].

Judgment & Decree

Civil Appeal No.20/Q of 1990, decided on 23rd August, 1990. ‑‑‑‑Art.185(3)‑‑‑Dismissal of appeal for non‑prosecution‑‑‑Appellant's counsel having appeared in response to show‑cause notice had prayed for time to contact his clients and to do the needful‑‑Supreme Court declined to grant any further time and dismissed appeal for non‑prosecution, observing that if counsel succeeded in seeking instructions from his client he could request for revival of appeal: ‑‑[Counsel and client]. M.K.N. Kohli, Advocate‑on‑Record for Appellant. Nemo for Respondent. Learned A.O.R. for the appellant appears in response to the show‑cause notice and prays for two months time to contact his clients and to do the needful. We are not inclined to grant any further time and dismiss the appeal for non‑prosecution. However, if the A.O.R. succeeds in seeking instructions he may request for revival of the appeal. AA./B‑169/S Appeal dismissed.