SCMR 1988

1988 PLP 1397 (SCMR)

MUHAMMAD IQBAL — Petitioner Versus MUHAMMAD BOOTA and others Respondents

Jurisdiction / Court
High Court
Decided Date
Civil Petition No.39 of 1988, decided on 28th May, 1988.
Honorable Judges
Muhammad Afzal Zullah and Saad Saood Jan. JJ,
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 1988 PLP 1397 (SCMR)
Forum / Court High Court
Bench Members Muhammad Afzal Zullah and Saad Saood Jan. JJ,
Parties MUHAMMAD IQBAL — Petitioner Versus MUHAMMAD BOOTA and others Respondents
Primary Law West Pakistan Urban Rent Restriction Ordinance (VI of 1959)
💡 Quick Legal QA & Summary / سوال و جواب خلاصہ
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1988 PLP 1397 (SCMR)?

This judgment primarily cites: West Pakistan Urban Rent Restriction Ordinance (VI of 1959) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.

Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1988 PLP 1397 (SCMR)?

The case was heard and decided by the High Court bench comprising: Muhammad Afzal Zullah and Saad Saood Jan. JJ,.

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

Cite this legal precedent as: 1988 PLP 1397 (SCMR) (MUHAMMAD IQBAL — Petitioner Versus MUHAMMAD BOOTA and others Respondents). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.

Laws Cited

West Pakistan Urban Rent Restriction Ordinance (VI of 1959)

Representation

  • Ch. Mushtaq Ahmad Khan, Advocate Supreme Court and S Abul Asim Jafari. Advocate-on-Record for Petitioner.
  • Ch. Mehdi Khan Mehtab, Advocate-on-Record and Ch.' Hafeez Ahmad, Advocate Supreme Court for Respondent No.1.
  • Date of hearing: 28th May, 1988.
  • Ch. Mushtaq Ahmad Khan, Advocate Supreme Court and S Abul Asim Jafari. Advocate‑on‑Record for Petitioner.
  • Ch. Mehdi Khan Mehtab, Advocate‑on‑Record and Ch.' Hafeez Ahmad, Advocate Supreme Court for Respondent No.1.

Headnotes / Summary

(Against the judgment and order of the Lahore High Court,, Lahore, dated 8-12-1987 in W.P. No.5463 of 1987)

S.I3--Ejectment of tenant--All the Courts below up to the High Court had rendered findings of fact against the tenant in so far as the ground for eviction was concerned--Such findings did not suffer from any infirmity--Interference declined by Supreme Court.

Judgment & Decree

Ch. Mushtaq Ahmad Khan, Advocate Supreme Court and S Abul Asim Jafari. Advocate‑on‑Record for Petitioner. Ch. Mehdi Khan Mehtab, Advocate‑on‑Record and Ch.' Hafeez Ahmad, Advocate Supreme Court for Respondent No.1. Date of hearing: 28th May, 1988. ORDER. MUHAMMAD AFZAL ZULLAH, J.‑‑This is a petition by a tenant in a rent restriction matter He has called in question the dismissal of his writ petition by the High Court against orders of his eviction. After hearing the learned counsel, we find that all the Courts below upto the High Court have rendered findings of fact against the petitioner in so far as the ground for eviction is concerned. The learned counsel has not been able to satisfy us that these finding of fact suffer from any infirmity, legal or otherwise. This petition accordingly is dismissed He and the learned counsel for the caveator have, however, agreed that the petitioner be allowed four months time to vacate the premises on the undertaking given and condition that he shall hand over vacant possession to the respondent's side before the expiry of four months without notice and without execution order. He shall also continue to pay rent. We order accordingly. M.B.A. /M‑480/S Order accordingly.