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FAYSAL BANK LIMITED vs NATIONAL ELECTRIC COMPANY PAKISTAN Ss — 2023 CLD 879 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE

Case information

Citation
2023 CLD 879 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE
Court
Lahore High Court
Year
2023
Reporter
CLD
Parties
FAYSAL BANK LIMITED vs NATIONAL ELECTRIC COMPANY PAKISTAN Ss
Subject matter
Civil
Provisions referred to
Civil Procedure Code (V of 1908)

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Judgment text as reported

FAYSAL BANK LIMITED VS NATIONAL ELECTRIC COMPANY PAKISTAN Ss. 9, 10 & 22---Civil Procedure Code (V of 1908), O. IX---Suit for recovery of finance---Leave to defend the suit---Dismissal of suit for non-prosecution---During pendency of application for leave to defend the suit, Banking Court dismissed the suit for non-prosecution---Validity---When case was fixed for arguments on leave application, Banking Court could neither dismiss leave application for non-prosecution nor could it decide the suit unless leave application was decided---No limitation runs against void order---Question of limitation in respect of application seeking restoration of suit was not relevant as dismissal itself was not proper---High Court set aside order passed by Banking Court and suit was restored---Appeal was allowed accordingly.

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