YLR 2017

2017 PLP 1221 (YLR)

Mrs. SHAHIDA — Petitioner Versus VII-ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE, KARACHI and 2 others — Respondents

Jurisdiction / Court
Sindh
Decided Date
Constitutional Petition No.S-902 of 2003, decided on 2nd June, 2016.
Honorable Judges
Muhammad Iqbal Kalhoro, J
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 2017 PLP 1221 (YLR)
Forum / Court Sindh
Bench Members Muhammad Iqbal Kalhoro, J
Parties Mrs. SHAHIDA — Petitioner Versus VII-ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE, KARACHI and 2 others — Respondents
Primary Law Sindh Rented Premises Ordinance (XVII of 1979)
💡 Quick Legal QA & Summary / سوال و جواب خلاصہ
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2017 PLP 1221 (YLR)?

This judgment primarily cites: Sindh Rented Premises Ordinance (XVII of 1979) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.

Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 2017 PLP 1221 (YLR)?

The case was heard and decided by the Sindh bench comprising: Muhammad Iqbal Kalhoro, J.

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

Cite this legal precedent as: 2017 PLP 1221 (YLR) (Mrs. SHAHIDA — Petitioner Versus VII-ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE, KARACHI and 2 others — Respondents). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.

Laws Cited

Sindh Rented Premises Ordinance (XVII of 1979)

Representation

  • Younus Saeed for Petitioner.
  • Asim Iqbal for Respondents.

Headnotes / Summary

Ss. 15 & 16

Eviction of tenant

Denial of relationship of landlord and tenant by the tenant

Tentative rent order

Non-deposit of rent

Striking off defense

Scope

Rent Controller directed the tenant to deposit arrears of rent and future rent in the court but she failed and her defense was struck off and eviction petition was accepted

Validity

Tenant had no evidence to support her claim of ownership with regard to demised premises

Rent Controller should have first determined the issue of relationship of tenant and landlord between the parties

Rule that where the tenant had claimed ownership of premises, Rent Controller should determine such issue first before directing to deposit arrears of rent was not absolute

Tenant at the first instance had to show prima facie evidence in support of his assertion to qualify for such determination to be undertaken by the Rent Controller first

Where tenant had failed to bring on record such evidence in his support on such point then no prejudice would be caused to him if he was directed to deposit arrears of rent or future rent

Tenant had avoided to obey the order of the Rent Controller

No mis-reading or non-reading of evidence had been pointed out in the findings recorded by the courts below

Constitutional petition was dismissed in circumstances. 2007 YLR 363; 2009 MLD 144; 1992 SCMR 1149; 2010 YLR 1201; PLD 2014 SC 347; 2000 SCMR 632; 2000 SCMR 845; 1993 SCMR 1360; 2012 YLR 1713; 2007 YLR 2982; 2006 SCMR 1505; 2003 CLC 416; 1998 CLC 988; 2013 YLR 2526; 2011 SCMR 320; 2006 SCMR 1068; 1986 CLC 1770; PLD 2007 SC 504; 1995 MLD 840; 1991 CLC 937 and 1988 CLC 906 ref.