1981 SCMR 1146 SUPREME-COURT

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JEHANGIR VS MALLAH Martial Law Regulation 1972 No. 115--RGLN. , Para. 25 read with Notification dated 9th March, 1977 (providing for restoration of tenancies of tenants unauthorisedly ejected)-Tenants, right of-Jurisdiction-Tenant's right to pre-empt sale of land falling within his tenancy recognised by Regulation and tenant given most preferential position in matter-Regulation provides a forum and speedy procedure for enforcement of his rights-Disturbance of rights of tenant-Not necessarily always takes place by or at instance of landlord but may be by others as well-No express words in para. 25 suggesting proceedings under para. to be taken only against landlord, forcible eviction of a tenant of agricultural land by a rival pre-emptor, held, attracts jurisdiction of authorities prescribed in para.