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1989 SCMR 1325

RAMZAN KHAN and others vs Mst. JANNO and others

Citation1989 SCMR 1325
CourtSupreme Court of Pakistan
Case No.Civil Petition No,186 of 1983
Date1988-08-09
Judge(s)Muhammad Afzal Zullah, Dr. Javed Iqbal
ResultLeave refused

ORDER

1. ' MUHAMMAD AFZAL ZULLAH, J.--The defendants side in a suit for declaration, regarding an alienation of land through gift, has sought leave to appeal against the dismissal of their civil revision by the High Court.

2. ' Learned counsel stated that respondent No, 1 (plaintiff) had claimed that the suit property was gifted by her deceased husband to her in lieu of her dower through a deed of conveyance. She also claimed delivery of possession. But after the death of her husband, the petitioners denied her right to the property. She was therefore, compelled to file the suit which was dismissed by the trial Court. The appeal of the respondent's side was, however, allowed. The High Court dismissed petitioners' civil revision, therefore, they have sought leave to appeal.

3. Learned counsel remained unable to successfully assail the findings of fact against the petitioners.

4. He, however, contended that the deed of conveyance could, at best, be treated as only an agreement and that even if it was a deed of conveyance the necessary legal formalities in respect thereof were lacking.

5. ' After hearing him on this point, we do not agree with him on either of the points. The precedent law, he admitted, is against him.

6. ' In the circumstances of the case, accordingly, this petition is dismissed. revisions by the competent authorities. Therefore, it is advisable to consult the official sources or legal professionals for the most up-to-date and accurate information.

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