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Mehr ASHRAF vs STATION HOUSE OFFICER Ss — 2022 PLD 328 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE

Case information

Citation
2022 PLD 328 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE
Court
Lahore High Court
Year
2022
Reporter
PLD
Parties
Mehr ASHRAF vs STATION HOUSE OFFICER Ss
Subject matter
Civil
Provisions referred to
S. 35-

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Judgment text as reported

Mehr ASHRAF VS STATION HOUSE OFFICER Ss. 35 & 35-a---Constitution of Pakistan, art. 199---Costs---Compensatory costs in respect of false or vexatious claims or defences---Scope---Court dealing with civil suits are bound by the provisions of C.P.C. and must award costs in accordance with them---Discretion of Court is circumscribed by these provisions---However, while exercising constitutional jurisdiction, the High Court may invoke its inherent powers to impose (special/exemplary) costs over and above the amount stipulated in S. 35-a, C.P.C.

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