1989 PLP 1277 (SCMR)
MUHAMMAD ASHRAF Petitioner Versus Mst. SAKINA and 2 others Respondents
| Citation | 1989 PLP 1277 (SCMR) |
| Forum / Court | High Court |
| Bench Members | Ghulam Mujaddid and Saad Saood Jail, JJ |
| Parties | MUHAMMAD ASHRAF Petitioner Versus Mst. SAKINA and 2 others Respondents |
| Primary Law | Guardians and Wards Act (V111 of 1890)‑‑ |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1989 PLP 1277 (SCMR)?
This judgment primarily cites: Guardians and Wards Act (V111 of 1890)‑‑ as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1989 PLP 1277 (SCMR)?
The case was heard and decided by the High Court bench comprising: Ghulam Mujaddid and Saad Saood Jail, JJ.
Q3: What is the official citation format for this judgment on Pakistan Law Portal?
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Khan Khuda Dad Khan Barki, Advocate Supreme Court and Ch. Qamarud Din Khan Meo, Advocate‑on‑Record for Petitioner.
- Nemo for Respondents.
- Date of hearing: 18th February, 1989.
Headnotes / Summary
(From the order of the Lahore High Court, Lahore dated 13‑6‑88 in W.P. No.3063 of 1988). ‑‑‑S.25‑‑Constitution of Pakistan (1973), Art.185(3)‑‑Custody of minors‑‑Father had remarried and had children from second marriage‑‑Welfare of minors‑‑High Court, after taking all the relevant facts into consideration, confirmed the finding of Guardian Judge, keeping in view the welfare of minors to give custody of minors to the mother specially when father had remarried and had children from the second marriage‑‑Leave to appeal refused against order of the High Court.
Judgment & Decree
GHULAM MUJADDID, J.‑‑Muhammad Ashraf son of Muhammad Haneef, resident of Qabula District Sahiwal seeks leave to appeal against the order of the Lahore High Court, dated 13‑6‑88 whereby the Constitution Petition filed by him was dismissed in limine. The dispute is about the custody of minor children of the petitioner. Mother Sakina Bibi was given the custody by the Guardian Judge which order was upheld by the High Court. We have heard learned counsel for the petitioner. We don't think there is any merit in this petition for the High Court after taking all the relevant facts into consideration confirmed the finding of the Guardian Judge keeping in view the welfare of the children especially when the petitioner has re‑married and has children from the second marriage. Dismissed. M.B.A./M‑881 /S Petition dismissed.