1989 PLP 1426 (SCMR)
ATTAUR REHMAN and another‑‑Petitioners Versus Mst. AZRA BIBI and another Respondents
| Citation | 1989 PLP 1426 (SCMR) |
| Forum / Court | High Court |
| Bench Members | Ghulam Mujaddid and Saad Saood Jan, JJ |
| Parties | ATTAUR REHMAN and another‑‑Petitioners Versus Mst. AZRA BIBI and another Respondents |
| Primary Law | Guardians and Wards Act (VIII of 1890) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1989 PLP 1426 (SCMR)?
This judgment primarily cites: Guardians and Wards Act (VIII of 1890) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1989 PLP 1426 (SCMR)?
The case was heard and decided by the High Court bench comprising: Ghulam Mujaddid and Saad Saood Jan, JJ.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Q. M. Salim, Advocate Supreme Court and Tanvir Ahmad, Advocate‑on Record for Petitioners.
- Nemo for Respondents.
Headnotes / Summary
(From the judgment of the Lahore High Court dated 7‑2‑1989 in W.P. No.1141 of 1988). ‑‑‑S.17‑‑Constitution of Pakistan (1973), Art. 185(3)‑‑Guardian Judge after recording evidence led by parties gave custody of minor to the mother and the order was upheld in appeal by the Additional District Judge and High Court confirmed the same in its `Constitutional jurisdiction‑‑High Court, while confirming the said order kept in view the welfare of the minor which is of paramount consideration as well as under the Muslim Personal Law‑ Interference declined by Supreme Court. Date of healing: 14th March, 1989.
Judgment & Decree
GHULAM MUJADDID, J.‑‑This petition for leave to appeal by Attaur Rehman and another against the judgment of the Lahore High Court dated 7‑2‑1989 pertains to the custody of Nazimur Rehman. The Guardian Judge after recording the evidence led by the parties gave the custody of the minor to the mother. This order was upheld in appeal by the Additional District Judge. Even the High Court in its Constitution jurisdiction confirmed the order of the Guardian Judge as well as Additional District Judge. The High Court kept in view the welfare of the minor which is of paramount consideration as well as the Muslim Personal Law. We have heard learned counsel for the petitioner. We don't think any of p the Courts below committed any illegality in giving the custody of the minor to mother. Dismissed. M.B.A./A‑495/S Petition dismissed.