CLC 1981

1981 PLP 638 (CLC)

MESSRS NAWAB BROTHERS LTD., KARACHI‑‑Plaintiff Versus PROJECT DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF THE PROJECT DIRECTOR,

Jurisdiction / Court
Karachi
Decided Date
Suit No. 1044 of 1978, decided on 2nd October, 1980.
Honorable Judges
Nasir Aslam Zahid, J
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 1981 PLP 638 (CLC)
Forum / Court Karachi
Bench Members Nasir Aslam Zahid, J
Parties MESSRS NAWAB BROTHERS LTD., KARACHI‑‑Plaintiff Versus PROJECT DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF THE PROJECT DIRECTOR,
Primary Law Contract Act (IX of 1872)‑‑
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Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1981 PLP 638 (CLC)?

This judgment primarily cites: Contract Act (IX of 1872)‑‑ as referenced in Pakistani case law index.

Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1981 PLP 638 (CLC)?

The case was heard and decided by the Karachi bench comprising: Nasir Aslam Zahid, J.

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Cite this legal precedent as: 1981 PLP 638 (CLC) (MESSRS NAWAB BROTHERS LTD., KARACHI‑‑Plaintiff Versus PROJECT DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF THE PROJECT DIRECTOR,). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.

Laws Cited

Contract Act (IX of 1872)‑‑

Representation

  • Date of hearing : 22nd September, 1980.

Headnotes / Summary

‑ S. 62‑Contract, alteration of‑Subsequent agreement only relating to some of terms of original agreementHeld, both agreements to be read together to form a complete subsisting contract‑‑Original agreement not wiped out‑Remains in full force, subject to terms of second agreementArbitration clause in dispute not superseded in subsequent agreement, continues to remain binding between parties. [Arbitration]. Balak Ram v. Telu A I R 1935 Lah. 897 ; Nagendranath Majumdar v. Kshitish Chandra Ghose P L D 1958 Dacca :79 ; Vishram Arjun v. Irukullah Shahkariah A I R 1957 Andh. Para. 784; Kadernath Lal v. Sheo Narayan Ram A I R 1957 Pat. 408 and Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Ltd. v. General Iron and Steel Works Ltd. P L D 1971 Kar. 501 ref: (b) Arbitration Act (X of 1940)‑ ‑ S. 2(b)‑Arbitration agreement, requirements ofSuch agreement to be in writing‑Signatures of parties, held, not necessary. Mst. Shamim Akhtar v. Mst. Najma Raqai P L D 19''''7 S C 644 ; Umed Sing v. Seth Sobhao Mal Dhadha I L R 43 Cal. 290 ; Shankar Lal Lachhami Narain v. Jainy Brothers I L R 43 All. 384 and Jugal Kishore Rameshwardas v. Mrs. Goolbai Hormusji A I R 1955 S C 812 ref. (c) Contract Act (IX of 1872)‑ ‑‑ S. 28, Explanation I‑Arbitration‑Contention that arbitration clause having placed restraint on parties to avail legal remedies in ordinary Courts by way of civil suits, become voidHeld: Without force and agreement between parties to refer disputes to arbitration perfectly valid and not coming within mischief of S. 28.‑[Arbitration]. (d) Arbitration Act (X of 1940) S. 20(4)‑ApplicationArbitration agreement between parties existing‑Defendants taking up position of non‑existence of such agree ment‑Application under S. 10, held, maintainable. Habibur Rehman for Plaintiff. Syed Sarfraz Ahmad, Asstt. A.‑G. for Defendants.

Judgment & Decree

Balak Ram v. Telu A I R 1935 Lah. 897 ; Nagendranath Majumdar v. Kshitish Chandra Ghose P L D 1958 Dacca :79 ; Vishram Arjun v. Irukullah Shahkariah A I R 1957 Andh. Para. 784; Kadernath Lal v. Sheo Narayan Ram A I R 1957 Pat. 408 and Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Ltd. v. General Iron and Steel Works Ltd. P L D 1971 Kar. 501 ref: (b) Arbitration Act (X of 1940)‑ ‑ S. 2(b)‑Arbitration agreement, requirements ofSuch agreement to be in writing‑Signatures of parties, held, not necessary. Mst. Shamim Akhtar v. Mst. Najma Raqai P L D 19''''7 S C 644 ; Umed Sing v. Seth Sobhao Mal Dhadha I L R 43 Cal. 290 ; Shankar Lal Lachhami Narain v. Jainy Brothers I L R 43 All. 384 and Jugal Kishore Rameshwardas v. Mrs. Goolbai Hormusji A I R 1955 S C 812 ref. (c) Contract Act (IX of 1872)‑ ‑‑ S. 28, Explanation I‑Arbitration‑Contention that arbitration clause having placed restraint on parties to avail legal remedies in ordinary Courts by way of civil suits, become voidHeld: Without force and agreement between parties to refer disputes to arbitration perfectly valid and not coming within mischief of S. 28.‑[Arbitration]. (d) Arbitration Act (X of 1940) S. 20(4)‑ApplicationArbitration agreement between parties existing‑Defendants taking up position of non‑existence of such agree ment‑Application under S. 10, held, maintainable. Habibur Rehman for Plaintiff. Syed Sarfraz Ahmad, Asstt. A.‑G. for Defendants. Date of hearing : 22nd September, 1980.