2025 SCMR 544 SUPREME-COURT

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UMAR GUL VS Dr. HAFIZA AKHTAR S.13---Ejectment of tenant--- Relationship of landlord and tenant---Proof---Utility bills---Scope---Petitioner/tenant was aggrieved of eviction order passed by Lower Appellate Court, which was maintained by High Court---Petitioner/tenant claimed to be owner of demised premises and had relied upon utility bills in his name---Validity---Utility bills in the name of any person only denote possession of property but they do not prove ownership of the same---When tenant disputes ownership of landlord, the only recourse available with him is to file a civil suit---High Court and Lower Appellate Court had correctly decided the issue of ownership---Supreme Court declined to interfere in orders passed by Lower Appellate Court and High Court, as there was no illegality or irregularity---Petition for leave to appeal was dismissed and leave to appeal was refused.