SCMR 1987

1987 PLP 49(1) (SCMR)

ISHTIAQ AHMAD Raja‑‑Petitioner Versus ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER and another‑‑Respondents

Jurisdiction / Court
High Court
Decided Date
Civil Petitions for Special Leave to Appeal Nos. 1017, 1021 and 1026 of 1981, decided on 4th November, 1981.
Honorable Judges
‑ Aslam Riaz Hussain and Muhammad Afzal Zullah, JJ
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 1987 PLP 49(1) (SCMR)
Forum / Court High Court
Bench Members ‑ Aslam Riaz Hussain and Muhammad Afzal Zullah, JJ
Parties ISHTIAQ AHMAD Raja‑‑Petitioner Versus ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER and another‑‑Respondents
Primary Law Constitution of Pakistan (1973)‑‑
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Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1987 PLP 49(1) (SCMR)?

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

Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1987 PLP 49(1) (SCMR)?

The case was heard and decided by the High Court bench comprising: ‑ Aslam Riaz Hussain and Muhammad Afzal Zullah, JJ.

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Cite this legal precedent as: 1987 PLP 49(1) (SCMR) (ISHTIAQ AHMAD Raja‑‑Petitioner Versus ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER and another‑‑Respondents). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.

Laws Cited

Constitution of Pakistan (1973)‑‑

Representation

  • Izharul Haq and Malik Muhammad Qayyum, Advocate Supreme Court, Rana Maqbool Ahmad Qadri, Sh. Abdul Karim and M.A. Qureshi, Advocates‑on‑Record for Petitioner.
  • Zia Mahmood Mirza, Advocate Supreme Court, Sh. Masud Akhtar, Advocate‑on‑Record for Respondent (in Civil Petition No. 1017 of 1981).
  • M.A. Bajwa, Advocate Supreme Court for Respondent No. 1.
  • Arif Iqbal Hussain Bhatti, and Hassan Ahmad Khan Kanwar, Advocates Supreme Court, Ch. Mehdi Khan Mehtab and Tanvir Ahmad, Advocates‑on‑Record for Respondents (in Civil Petition No. 1021 of 1981).

Headnotes / Summary

(Against the judgments of the Lahore High Court, dated 18‑10‑1981, passed in Writ Petitions Nos. 4673, 4590 and 4593 of 1981, respectively) ‑‑Art. 185(3)‑‑Punjab Local Government Ordinance (VI of 1979), S.31‑ Leave to appeal granted to consider correct interpretation of S.31, Punjab Local Government Ordinance, 1979.

Judgment & Decree

Izharul Haq and Malik Muhammad Qayyum, Advocate Supreme Court, Rana Maqbool Ahmad Qadri, Sh. Abdul Karim and M.A. Qureshi, Advocates‑on‑Record for Petitioner. Zia Mahmood Mirza, Advocate Supreme Court, Sh. Masud Akhtar, Advocate‑on‑Record for Respondent (in Civil Petition No. 1017 of 1981). M.A. Bajwa, Advocate Supreme Court for Respondent No.

1. Arif Iqbal Hussain Bhatti, and Hassan Ahmad Khan Kanwar, Advocates Supreme Court, Ch. Mehdi Khan Mehtab and Tanvir Ahmad, Advocates‑on‑Record for Respondents (in Civil Petition No. 1021 of 1981). ASLAM RIAZ HUSSAIN, J.‑‑This is a case of first impression. Leave is granted to consider the correct interpretation of section 31 of the Local Government Ordinance,1979. 2.The operation of the impugned order as well as the notification deseating the petitioners hereby suspended.

3. Since it is an election matter, it may be heard at an early date. S.Q. Leave granted.