PLC(CS) 1998

1998 PLP (C (PLC(CS))

INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE, PUNJAB, LAHORE and 2 others Versus FAZAL ELAHI, SUB-INSPECTOR POLICE No. 113/L, KASUR and another

Jurisdiction / Court
Supreme Court of Pakistan
Decided Date
Civil Petition No. 590-L of 1997, decided on 31st December, 1997.
Honorable Judges
Irshad Hasan Khan and Sh. Ijaz Nisar, JJ
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 1998 PLP (C (PLC(CS))
Forum / Court Supreme Court of Pakistan
Bench Members Irshad Hasan Khan and Sh. Ijaz Nisar, JJ
Parties INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE, PUNJAB, LAHORE and 2 others Versus FAZAL ELAHI, SUB-INSPECTOR POLICE No. 113/L, KASUR and another
Primary Law Limitation Act (IX of 1908)
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Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1998 PLP (C (PLC(CS))?

This judgment primarily cites: Limitation Act (IX of 1908) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.

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The case was heard and decided by the Supreme Court of Pakistan bench comprising: Irshad Hasan Khan and Sh. Ijaz Nisar, JJ.

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Cite this legal precedent as: 1998 PLP (C (PLC(CS)) (INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE, PUNJAB, LAHORE and 2 others Versus FAZAL ELAHI, SUB-INSPECTOR POLICE No. 113/L, KASUR and another). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.

Laws Cited

Limitation Act (IX of 1908)

Representation

  • Mian Muhammad Saleem Kureja, Advocate Supreme Court and Muhammad Aslam Ch., Advocate-on-Record for Petitioners.
  • Nemo for Respondents.
  • Date of hearing: 31st December, 1997.

Headnotes / Summary

(On appeal from the judgment and order of the Punjab Service Tribunal, Lahore dated 29-10-1996 passed in Appeal No.456 of 1994).

S. 5

Constitution of Pakistan (1973), Art. 212(3)

Petition for leave .to appeal was barred by 132 days

Condonation of delay sought by petitioner

Entitlement

Delay was sought to be' condoned on the ground that matter in question was moved before Authorities and that took some time in correspondence between different departments of Government

Plea raised by petitioners could not be accepted as valid ground for condonation of delay

Petition for leave to appeal being barred by time was dismissed and leave to appeal was refused in circumstances.

Judgment & Decree

IRSHAD HASAN KHAN, J.

Leave to appeal is sought against the judgment dated 29-10-1996 passed by the Punjab Service Tribunal, Lahore in Appeal No.456 of 1994.

2. The petition is admittedly barred by 132 days. The delay is sought to be condoned on the ground that the matter was moved before the higher authorities and that took sometime in correspondence between different departments of the Government. '

3. We are afraid the plea raised by the petitioners cannot be accepted as a valid ground for condonation of delay. The petition for leave to appeal being barred by time is hereby dismissed and leave to appeal is refused. A.A./1-12/S Leave refused.