1991 PLP 920 (SCMR)
PROVINCE OF SINDH — Appellant Versus Haji RAZZAQ and others — Respondents
| Citation | 1991 PLP 920 (SCMR) |
| Forum / Court | High Court |
| Bench Members | Abdul Kadir Shaikh, Naimuddin, Ajmal Mian, |
| Parties | PROVINCE OF SINDH — Appellant Versus Haji RAZZAQ and others — Respondents |
| Primary Law | Court Fees Act (VII of 1870) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1991 PLP 920 (SCMR)?
This judgment primarily cites: Court Fees Act (VII of 1870) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1991 PLP 920 (SCMR)?
The case was heard and decided by the High Court bench comprising: Abdul Kadir Shaikh, Naimuddin, Ajmal Mian,.
Q3: What is the official citation format for this judgment on Pakistan Law Portal?
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Laws Cited
Representation
- J.H. Rehmatoola, Advocate Supreme Court, Abdul Ghafoor Mangi, Assistant A.-G. Sindh and A. Aziz Dastgir, Advocate-on-Recorded for Appellant (in all Civil Appeals).
- A. Aziz Khan, Advocate-on-Record for Respondents (in Civil Appeal No.137-K of 1976).
- S. Irteza H. Zaidi, Advocate Supreme Court for Respondent No.2 (in Civil Appeal No.139-K of 1976).
- Ahmadullah Farooqi, Advocate-on-Record for Respondents (in Civil Appeals Nos.140-K to 144-K of 1976).
- Ali Akbar, Advocate-on-Record for Respondents (in Civil Appeal No.143-K of 1976).
- Dates of hearing: 24th and 25th February, 1991.
- J.H. Rehmatoola, Advocate Supreme Court, Abdul Ghafoor Mangi, Assistant A.‑G. Sindh and A. Aziz Dastgir, Advocate‑on‑Recorded for Appellant (in all Civil Appeals).
- A. Aziz Khan, Advocate‑on‑Record for Respondents (in Civil Appeal No.137‑K of 1976).
- S. Irteza H. Zaidi, Advocate Supreme Court for Respondent No.2 (in Civil Appeal No.139‑K of 1976).
- Ahmadullah Farooqi, Advocate‑on‑Record for Respondents (in Civil Appeals Nos.140‑K to 144‑K of 1976).
- Ali Akbar, Advocate‑on‑Record for Respondents (in Civil Appeal No.143‑K of 1976).
Headnotes / Summary
S. 3
Payment of court-fees on suits on the original side of the former High Court of West Pakistan (Karachi Bench) now Sindh High Court, and on appeals against the judgments and orders passed on the original side of that High Court
View taken in the case of Firdous Trading Corporation v. Japan Cotton and General Trading Co. Ltd. P L D 1961 Kar. 565 stated the correct position of law in that respect. Firdous Trading Corporation v. Japan Cotton and General Trading Co. Ltd. P L D 1961 Kar. 565 approved.
Judgment & Decree
J.H. Rehmatoola, Advocate Supreme Court, Abdul Ghafoor Mangi, Assistant A.‑G. Sindh and A. Aziz Dastgir, Advocate‑on‑Recorded for Appellant (in all Civil Appeals). A. Aziz Khan, Advocate‑on‑Record for Respondents (in Civil Appeal No.137‑K of 1976). S. Irteza H. Zaidi, Advocate Supreme Court for Respondent No.2 (in Civil Appeal No.139‑K of 1976). Ahmadullah Farooqi, Advocate‑on‑Record for Respondents (in Civil Appeals Nos.140‑K to 144‑K of 1976). Ali Akbar, Advocate‑on‑Record for Respondents (in Civil Appeal No.143‑K of 1976). Dates of hearing: 24th and 25th February, 1991. For the reason,, recorded separately these appeals are allowed, and the separately these appeals are allowed, and the impugned judgment of the High Court is set aside and it is declared that view taken in the case of Firdous Trading Corporation v. Japan Cotton and General Trading Co. Ltd. (P L D 1961 Kar. 565) as to the payment of court‑fee under the Court Fees Act on suits filed in the original side of the former High Court of West Pakistan (Karachi Bench), now Sindh High Court, and on appeals against the judgments and orders passed on the original side of that High Court states the correct position of law. The parties are, however, left to bear their own costs. M.BA./P‑159 Appeals allowed.