MUHAMMAD JAMEEL vs ABDUL GHAFOOR S — 2022 SCMR 348 SUPREME-COURT

Case information

Citation: 2022 SCMR 348 SUPREME-COURT
Court: Supreme Court of Pakistan
Year: 2022
Reporter: SCMR
Parties: MUHAMMAD JAMEEL vs ABDUL GHAFOOR S
Subject matter: Civil
Provisions referred to: S. 42---; S. 42; Specific Relief Act

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Judgment text as reported

MUHAMMAD JAMEEL VS ABDUL GHAFOOR S. 42--- Suit for declaration--- Scope--- Pre-existing right---For seeking a declaration under S. 42 of the Specific Relief Act, 1877 through a declaratory decree, a pre-existing right could be declared by the Court but a new right could not be created---When the plaintiff claimed a declaration of title, without a pre-existing right, suit for declaration was not competent and the courts should not grant a declaratory decree when no pre-existing rights were available with the plaintiff in the suit property.

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