' The main civil revision was admitted to regular hearing on 7-5-1983.. Mr. Gul Zarin Kiani, Advocate, who was representing the petitioner, was elevated to the Bench. Thereafter the petitioner engaged Mr. Muhammad Hanif Bhatti, Advocate, who was seriously ill and bedridden. Nobody appeared on 21-4-1998 on behalf of the petitioner and the petition was dismissed accordingly for non- prosecution.
2. Since the civil revision had been admitted to regular hearing vide order, dated 7-5-1983, it could have not been dismissed for non-prosecution. It is admitted position on the record that Mr. Gul Zarin Kiani, learned counsel for the petitioner was elevated as a Judge of the High Court and the other counsel Mr. Muhammad Hanif Bhatti, Advocate, fell seriously ill and was bed-ridden on the date the order for dismissal of the revision petition for non-prosecution was passed. There is no evidence on the record that the petitioner had the notice of dismissal of the revision petition for non-prosecution prior to issuance of notice in another case.
3. Resultantly, this application is allowed, the civil revision is restored to its original number.
4. Since the matter pertains to the year, 1983, it is directed that the main revision petition be enlisted for hearing on any date in the first week of December, 2003. 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.