Latest Judgments

Newly reported judgments from the Supreme Court of Pakistan, the High Courts and tribunals, added as they are processed — free, full text, updated daily. Judgments marked NEW were added in the most recent update. 79,348 judgments in total from the Lahore High Court.

• The Cotton Trading Corporation of Pakistan, Karachi- vs Muhammad1978 PLD Lahore 516 · Lahore High Court · 1977-06-27Read full judgment →
• The Cotton Trading Corporation of Pakistan, Karachi vs Muhammad1978 PLD Lahore 516 · Lahore High Court · 1977-06-27Read full judgment →
• The Commissioner of Sales Tax & Incometax, Rawalpindi Zone, Rawalpindi vs Messrs Pakistan Television Corporation Ltd., Rawalpindi1978 PLD Lahore 1027 · Lahore High Court · 1978-05-03Read full judgment →
• The Commissioner of Sales Tax & Income-Tax, Rawalpindi Zone, Rawalpindi vs Messrs Pakistan Television Corporation Ltd. Rawalpindi1978 PLD Lahore 1027 · Lahore High Court · 1978-05-03Read full judgment →
• The Commissioner of Incometax, Rawalpindi Zone, Rawalpindi vs Mst.1978 PLD Lahore 242 · Lahore High Court · 1975-11-13Read full judgment →
• The Commissioner of Income-Tax, Rawalpindi Zone. Rawalpindi vs Mst.1978 PLD Lahore 242 · Lahore High Court · 1975-11-13Read full judgment →
• The Anjman Arai Muzaran Ltd. vs Board of Revenue, Lahore Ann 81978 PLD Lahore 489 · Lahore High Court · 1972-12-04Read full judgment →
• The Anjman Arai Muzaran Ltd. vs Board of Revenue, Lahore and 8 Other1978 PLD Lahore 489 · Lahore High Court · 1972-12-03Read full judgment →
• Thal Development Authority vs Khalas Khan Etc.1978 PLD Lahore 1368 · Lahore High Court · 1977-12-18Read full judgment →
• Talib and 2 OTHERSConvict vs The State1978 PLD Lahore 102 · Lahore High Court · 1977-08-20Read full judgment →
• Talib and 2 Other vs Tbe State1978 PLD Lahore 102 · Lahore High Court · 1977-08-20Read full judgment →
• Syed, Muhammad Jaffar Khan Laghari vs The Election Commission of Pakistan, Federal Government Secretariat, Islamabad and 3 Others1978 PLD Lahore 76 · Lahore High Court · 1977-09-19Read full judgment →
• Syed Rafique Muhammad Shah and 2 Others vs The Tate1978 P Cr. L J 80 · Lahore High Court · 1977-07-22Read full judgment →
• Syed Muhammad Taqi Shah vs Controller Ofestate Duty and 10 Other1978 PLD Lahore 330 · Lahore High Court · 1977-07-02Read full judgment →
• Syed Muhammad Taqi Shah vs Controller of Estate Duty and 10 Others1978 PLD Lahore 330 · Lahore High Court · 1977-07-02Read full judgment →
• Syed Muhammad Abbas Shah vs Chief Land Commissioner, West1978 PLD Lahore 380 · Lahore High Court · 1977-12-05Read full judgment →
• Syed Kausar Ali Shah vs Member, Election Commission of Pakistan and 3 Others1978 PLD Lahore 5 · Lahore High Court · 1977-09-20Read full judgment →
• Syed Kausar Ali Shah vs Member, Election Commission of Pakistan and 3 Other1978 PLD Lahore 5 · Lahore High Court · 1977-09-20Read full judgment →
• Syed Inayat Ali Shah vs Province of the Punjab1978 PLD Lahore 859 · Lahore High Court · 1977-02-28
  rejection of plainttaccavi loanarrears of land revenuecoercive recoverysubstantial justiceamendment of pleadingscivil revision
  Summary & questions settled

  The petitioner challenged the rejection of his plaint in a suit seeking a declaration and injunction against coercive recovery of a taccavi loan as arrears of land revenue. The trial and appellate courts rejected the plaint under Order VII Rule 11, Code of Civil Procedure 1908, citing vagueness regarding the amount claimed and failure to deposit the disputed sum. The High Court accepted the revision petition, setting aside the lower courts' orders. The Court held that the rejection of a plaint for vagueness is improper; the correct procedural remedy is to allow the plaintiff to amend the pleadings. Furthermore, the Court emphasized that under the West Pakistan Land Revenue Act 1967, authorities must determine the existence and amount of an arrear before initiating coercive recovery proceedings, as a prerequisite for "substantial justice." The Court clarified that rejection of a plaint under Order VII Rule 11 does not preclude a fresh suit under Rule 13. The case was remanded to the trial court to allow for the amendment of the plaint and to examine the legality of the recovery proceedings.

  Questions settled

  • Does the rejection of a plaint under Order VII Rule 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure 1908 preclude the plaintiff from filing a fresh suit on the same cause of action?
  • Is the rejection of a plaint for vagueness the appropriate legal remedy, or should the court allow for the amendment of pleadings?
  • Must an authority determine the existence and amount of an arrear before initiating coercive recovery proceedings under the West Pakistan Land Revenue Act 1967?
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• Syed Amir Hussain Gillani vs The State and 4 Others1978 P Cr. L J 307 · Lahore High Court · 1977-06-06Read full judgment →
• Syed Aftab Ejaz vs The State1978 PLD Lahore 361 · Lahore High Court · 1977-08-09
  contempt of courtquantum of sentencesuperior command defenseunconditional apologyextenuating circumstancesviolation of bail orderpolice officers
  Summary & questions settled

  This matter involves inter-court appeals filed by four police officers against their conviction and sentences under section 3 of the Contempt of Court Act, 1976, for arresting a detenu in wilful defiance of an interim bail order passed by the High Court. The core legal question addressed by the court pertained to the quantum of sentence and whether the pleas of obeying superior commands or acting without personal malice could constitute extenuating circumstances to mitigate the punishment. The Lahore High Court held that neither the command of superiors nor good intentions can provide a defense for flouting a court order, as judicial compliance is a matter of strict liability. However, considering mitigating factors such as the appellants' consistent truthfulness, lack of prior deliberation, and their unconditional apology, the court maintained the conviction but reduced the substantive sentences of imprisonment to the period already undergone.

  Questions settled

  • Does the command of a superior officer provide a valid defense for police officers who violate a court's bail order?
  • Can the pleas of good intention and superior command be considered as extenuating circumstances to mitigate the sentence in contempt proceedings?
  • Whether an unconditional apology combined with a candid confession of fault warrants a reduction in the sentence for contempt of court?
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• Syed Abrar Hussain vs Chairman, Federal Land Commission, Islamabad1978 PLD Lahore 465 · Lahore High CourtRead full judgment →
• Syed Abrar Hussain vs Chairman, Federal and Commission, Islamabad1978 PLD Lahore 465 · Lahore High CourtRead full judgment →
• Sunshine Cotton Mills Ltd., Sheikupura vs Administrator, Municipal1978 PLD Lahore 263 · Lahore High Court · 1974-11-13Read full judgment →
• Sultan Mumaraz and 2 Others vs The State1978 P Cr. L J 902 · Lahore High Court · 1978-04-08Read full judgment →
• Sultan Etc. vs The State1978 P Cr. L J 800 · Lahore High Court · 1976-12-14Read full judgment →
• Sultan and 2 Others vs The State1978 P Cr. L J 194 · Lahore High Court · 1977-03-14Read full judgment →
• Sufi Muhammad Din vs Mst. Tahira Tasnim and 6 Others1978 PLD Lahore 1410 · Lahore High Court · 1978-07-24Read full judgment →
• Sufi Muhammad Din vs Mst. Tahira Tasnim and 6 Other1978 PLD Lahore 1410 · Lahore High Court · 1978-07-24Read full judgment →
• Suahbaz Tufail vs Tim State1978 PLD Lahore 725 · Lahore High Court · 1978-02-04Read full judgment →
• State vs Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and OTHERSAccused1978 PLD Lahore 523 · Lahore High Court · 1978-03-18Read full judgment →
• Sohaila vs The State1978 P Cr. L J 709 · Lahore High Court · 1977-11-06Read full judgment →
• Siraj Din vs Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Cooperative1978 PLD Lahore 1399 · Lahore High Court · 1978-06-19Read full judgment →
• Siraj Din vs Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Co Operative1978 PLD Lahore 1399 · Lahore High Court · 1978-06-19Read full judgment →
• Sibtain Shah Etc. vs The State1978 P Cr. L J 490 · Lahore High Court · 1975-02-09
  murdercommon intentionhearsay evidencetransfer of statementmedical evidencesentence reductionlife imprisonment
  Summary & questions settled

  This criminal appeal arose from the conviction and death sentences of two appellants under Section 302/34 of the Pakistan Penal Code 1860, passed by the Sessions Judge, Sargodha. The prosecution alleged that the appellants, armed with sticks, attacked and killed the deceased over a land dispute and subsequent physical altercation. The appellants contended that the First Information Report was inadmissible as corroborative evidence, that the deposition of an absent eye-witness transferred under Section 33 of the Evidence Act 1872 was inadmissible, and that the fatal injury resulted from an accidental fall. The High Court held that the First Information Report was admissible under Section 157 of the Evidence Act 1872 to corroborate the informant's testimony. It further held that the trial court was justified in admitting the absent witness's prior statements as his presence could not be secured without undue delay. Finding the eye-witness accounts credible and corroborated by medical evidence, the Court maintained the conviction but reduced the death sentences to life imprisonment, as it was unclear which appellant's blow proved fatal.

  Questions settled

  • Can a First Information Report be used to corroborate the testimony of an informant under Section 157 of the Evidence Act 1872?
  • Under what circumstances can the deposition of an absent witness recorded by a Committing Magistrate be transferred to the Sessions file under Section 33 of the Evidence Act 1872?
  • Whether a sentence of death should be commuted to life imprisonment where multiple accused are involved and it is unclear whose specific blow caused the fatal injury?
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• Shifa Laboratories, Lahore vs Government of Pakistan through Secretary, Health,1978 PLD Lahore 1040 · Lahore High Court · 1978-02-14Read full judgment →
• Shifa Laboratories, Lahore vs Government of Pakistan through Secretary, Health, Ministry of Health and Population, Planning and Health Division, Islamabad and Another1978 PLD Lahore 1040 · Lahore High Court · 1978-02-14Read full judgment →
• Shera and 7 Others vs The State1978 P Cr. L J 165 · Lahore High Court · -Read full judgment →
• Sher Muhammad vs The State1978 P Cr. L I 404 · Lahore High Court · 1977-11-11Read full judgment →
• Sher Muhammad vs The State and Another1978 PLD Lahore 791 · Lahore High Court · 1978-03-06Read full judgment →
• Sher Muhammad and 2 Others vs The State1978 P Cr. L J 603 · Lahore High Court · 1978-01-16Read full judgment →
• Shaukat vs The State1978 P Cr. L J 644 · Lahore High Court · 1978-03-24Read full judgment →
• Shamsher Jang vs The State1978 P Cr. L J 167 · Lahore High Court · 1977-10-09Read full judgment →
• Shamimul Haq Hashmi vs Managing Director. Punjab Livestock, Dairy1978 PLD Lahore 752 · Lahore High Court · 1978-02-05Read full judgment →
• Shamimul Haq Hashmi vs Managing Director, Punjab Livestock, Dairy1978 PLD Lahore 752 · Lahore High Court · 1978-02-06Read full judgment →
• Shahzadi Begum vs Khalid Salim and Another1978 P Cr. L 1 387 · Lahore High Court · 1977-12-06Read full judgment →
• Shahid Mahmood and Another vs Capt. Jaffar Ali Shah and Another1978 P Cr. L J 622 · Lahore High Court · 1978-01-24Read full judgment →
• Shah Muhammad vs The State1978 Cr. PLJ 529 · Lahore High Court · -Read full judgment →
• Shadi Shah and 3 Others vs The State1978 P Cr. L J 224 · Lahore High Court · 1977-06-19Read full judgment →
• Shabirulhassan vs The State1978 P Cr. L J 797 · Lahore High Court · 1977-07-04Read full judgment →
• Sh. Sabeduddiin vs Commissioner of Income Tax, Lahore1978 PLD Lahore 667 · Lahore High Court · 1977-03-16Read full judgment →
• Sh. Muhammad Sharif vs Inspectorgeneral of Prisons, Punjab, Lahore1978 PLD Lahore 15 · Lahore High Court · 1977-08-20Read full judgment →
• Sh. Muhammad Sharif vs Inspector General of Prisons, Punjab. Lahore1978 PLD Lahore 15 · Lahore High Court · 1977-08-20Read full judgment →
• Sh. Muhammad Salim vs Lahore Race Club and 4 Others1978 PLD Lahore 1098 · Lahore High Court · 1978-06-09Read full judgment →
• Sh. Muhammad Salim vs Lahore Race Club and 4 Other1978 PLD Lahore 1098 · Lahore High Court · 1978-06-09Read full judgment →
• Sh. Muhammad Maskeen vs The State and 2 Others1978 P Cr. L J 169 · Lahore High Court · 1977-09-11Read full judgment →
• Sh. Maqbool Ahmad vs Muhammad Akbar Ali1978 PLD Lahore 258 · Lahore High Court · 1977-10-11
  rent restrictionstriking off defencedefault in renttender of rentmoney ordersecond appeallandlord and tenant
  Summary & questions settled

  This second appeal under Section 15(4) of the West Pakistan Urban Rent Restriction Ordinance 1959 arose from the striking off of the tenant's defence under Section 13(6) of the Ordinance for failing to deposit rent with the Rent Controller. The tenant had instead tendered the rent directly to the landlord via money orders in advance during and after appellate proceedings. The core legal question was whether tendering rent directly to the landlord, rather than depositing it with the Rent Controller, constitutes compliance with an order passed under Section 13(6). The Lahore High Court allowed the appeal, setting aside the striking off of the defence. The Court held that the term 'default' implies fault, defect, or neglect of duty, and a failure simpliciter on a non-essential condition—such as the forum of deposit—does not constitute default where the essential requirements of parting with the money for the landlord's benefit before the due date are met. The case was remanded for trial on the merits.

  Questions settled

  • Whether tendering rent directly to the landlord instead of depositing it with the Rent Controller constitutes compliance with an order under Section 13(6) of the West Pakistan Urban Rent Restriction Ordinance 1959?
  • What constitutes a 'default' within the meaning of Section 13(6) of the West Pakistan Urban Rent Restriction Ordinance 1959?
  • Does a technical failure to deposit rent in the specified forum amount to a default if the tenant has bona fide parted with the money for the landlord's benefit before the due date?
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• Sh. Haji Muhammad vs Malik Niaz Ali and 2 Others1978 PLD Lahore 1333 · Lahore High Court · 1978-07-18Read full judgment →
• Sh. Haji Muhammad vs Malik Niaz Ali and 2 Other1978 PLD Lahore 1333 · Lahore High Court · 1978-07-18Read full judgment →
• Satt Bhari vs Muhammad Iqbal1978 PLD Lahore 993 · Lahore High Court · 1977-06-14Read full judgment →
• Sarwar Khan Etc. vs The State1978 P Cr. L J 877 · Lahore High Court · 1978-05-23Read full judgment →
• Sarfaraz All vs The State1978 P Cr. L J 621 · Lahore High Court · 1977-09-20Read full judgment →
• Sardaran Bib1 vs Muhammad Shafi and Another1978 P Cr. L J 758(2) · Lahore High Court · 1977-09-23Read full judgment →
• Sardar Saleem Haider and Another vs The State1978 P Cr. L J 187 · Lahore High Court · 1977-02-27Read full judgment →
• Sardar Muhammad vs The State1978 P Cr. L J 29 · Lahore High Court · 1977-07-29Read full judgment →
• Sardar Muhammad Jaffar Khan Laghari- Petitioner vs The ElectionPLD 1978 Lahore 76 . · Lahore High Court · 1977-09-19Read full judgment →
• Sardar Khan vs Member (Colonies), Board of Revenue, Punjab and Another1978 PLD Lahore 748 · Lahore High Court · 1978-03-27Read full judgment →
• Sardar Khan alias Sardara vs Muhammad Fazil and 4 0Thers1978 P Cr. L J 266 · Lahore High Court · 1977-06-12Read full judgment →
• Sardar Baig vs The State1978 P Cr. L J 690 · Lahore High Court · 1974-06-06
  murder appealdeath referenceconflict between medical and ocular evidenceblackened marginsinstantaneous deathcredibility of eyewitnessesbenefit of doubtacquittal
  Summary & questions settled

  This case arose from a murder reference and criminal appeal filed by Sardar Baig, who was convicted under Sections 302 and 307 of the Pakistan Penal Code 1860 for the murder of Sharif Baig and for causing gunshot injuries to five prosecution witnesses, receiving a death sentence and terms of imprisonment. The central legal question before the High Court was whether the conviction could be sustained when the ocular testimony directly contradicted the medical evidence regarding the distance from which the shots were fired and the victim's capacity to move after sustaining fatal injuries.

  The High Court rejected the appellant's defence version as absurd. However, upon scrutinizing the prosecution's case, the court observed that the medical evidence proved the gunshot wounds had blackened margins (indicating a range of under four feet) and caused instantaneous death, contradicting the eye-witnesses and site plan which claimed the shots were fired from 56–57 feet away and that the deceased ran 77–80 feet afterward. Reaffirming the principle that where medical evidence directly contradicts ocular testimony on material points, medical evidence must be preferred, the High Court held it unsafe to rely on the twisted testimony of the witnesses. The appeal was accepted and the appellant acquitted.

  Questions settled

  • Whether medical evidence must be preferred when it directly contradicts ocular testimony on material aspects of an occurrence?
  • Can a conviction for murder be sustained solely on ocular evidence where eyewitnesses give a false version of the manner of occurrence to negate potential self-defence?
  • What is the evidentiary effect on the prosecution case when expert medical testimony proves the victim's death was instantaneous, contradicting eyewitness claims that the victim ran after being shot?
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• Sardar Ashiq Muhammad Khan Mazari and 2 Others vs Chairman, Federal Land Commission, Islamabad and Another1978 PLD Lahore 878 · Lahore High Court · 1978-04-24Read full judgment →
• Sardar Ashiq Muhammad Khan Mazari and 2 Other vs Chairman, Federal1978 PLD Lahore 878 · Lahore High Court · 1978-04-24Read full judgment →
• Sardar and 5 Others vs The State1978 P Cr. L J 238 · Lahore High Court · 1977-02-13Read full judgment →
• Saleem Pervaiz Convict vs The Tate1978 P Cr. L J 458 · Lahore High Court · 1972-10-18Read full judgment →
• Sajwara vs The State1978 P Cr. L J 628 · Lahore High Court · 1974-10-20Read full judgment →
• Sajjad Hussain vs The State1978 PLD Lahore 922 · Lahore High Court · 1978-01-14Read full judgment →
• Sajjad Haider vs Tfii3 State1978 P Cr. L J 728 · Lahore High Court · 1976-11-23Read full judgment →
• Sajawal Khan vs The State1978 P Cr. L J 772 · Lahore High Court · 1974-10-15Read full judgment →
• Saifur Rehman alias Chilli vs The State1978 P Cr. L J 152 · Lahore High Court · 1977-09-27Read full judgment →
• Saifur Rehman alia Chilli vs The State1978 PLD Lahore 314 · Lahore High Court · 1977-09-27Read full judgment →
• Said Amir vs Muhammad Amir1978 PLD Lahore 1365 · Lahore High Court · 1977-11-19Read full judgment →
• Safdar Ali vs Ashiq Ali and 2 others1978 P Cr. L J 71 · Lahore High Court · 1977-01-24Read full judgment →
• Saeeduddin vs Commissioner of Incometax, Lahore1978 PLD Lahore 667 · Lahore High Court · 1977-03-16Read full judgment →
• Saeed Ahmad Shah and Others vs Commissioner/Chairman, Regional1978 PLD Lahore 1355 · Lahore High Court · 1978-02-01Read full judgment →
• Saeed Ahmad Shah and Other vs Commissioner/Chairman, Regional1978 PLD Lahore 1355 · Lahore High Court · 1978-02-01Read full judgment →
• Saeed Ahmad Malik vs Federation of Pakistan, Etc.1978 PLD Lahore 1218 · Lahore High Court · 1978-07-17Read full judgment →
• Saeed Ahmad Malik vs Federation of Pakistan Etc.1978 PLD Lahore 1413 · Lahore High Court · 1978-08-04Read full judgment →
• Saeed Ahmad Malik vs Federation of Pakistan Ere.1978 PLD Lahore 1413 · Lahore High Court · 1978-08-04Read full judgment →
• Sabir and 4 Others vs The State1978 P Cr. L J 252 · Lahore High Court · 1977-07-12Read full judgment →
• Sabiha Bibis vs Hassan Din1978 PLD Lahore 701 · Lahore High Court · 1978-10-19Read full judgment →
• Sabiha Bibi vs Hassan Din1978 PLD Lahore 701 · Lahore High Court · 1972-10-19Read full judgment →
• S. Anwar Ali Shah vs S. Niaz Ali Shah1978 PLD Lahore 1073 · Lahore High Court · 1977-09-19Read full judgment →
• Rehmatullah and 19 Others vs Province of Punjab, through Commissioner, Lahore Division, Lahore and 2 Others1978 PLD Lahore 207 · Lahore High Court · 1976-02-16Read full judgment →
• Rehmatullah and 19 Other vs Province of Punjab, through Commissioner, Lahore Division , Lahore and 2 Othsrs1978 PLD Lahore 207 · Lahore High Court · 1976-02-16Read full judgment →
• Rehmat Ali alias Rehman vs The State1978 P Cr. L J 828 · Lahore High Court · 1978-05-19Read full judgment →
• Rana Zafarullah Khan vs Muhammad Usman and Other.1978 PLD Lahore 901 · Lahore High Court · 1977-01-11Read full judgment →
• Rana Zafarullah Khan vs Muhammad Usman and Others1978 PLD Lahore 901 · Lahore High Court · 1977-01-11Read full judgment →
• Rana Muhammad Latif Khan and Another vs Kanwar Saeed Ahmed Khan1978 PLD Lahore 299 · Lahore High Court · 1977-07-05Read full judgment →
• Rana Muhammad Amin Alias Muhammad Anwar- Petitioner vs The State1978 PLD Lahore 78 · Lahore High Court · 1977-09-26Read full judgment →
• Rana Muhammad Amin alia Muhammad Anwar vs Tee State1978 PLD Lahore 78 · Lahore High Court · 1977-09-26Read full judgment →
• Raja Muhammad Sadiq vs Water and Power Development Authority1978 PLD Lahore 738 · Lahore High Court · 1978-04-02Read full judgment →