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| 2026 SLG 1192 2026 SLD 1192 = 2026 LHC 2720 |
Lahore High Court
W.P. No.18075 of 2022
Presented By: (RASAAL HASAN SYED) JUDGE
14.4.2026 Mr. Mahmood Tahir Ch., Advocate for the petitioner.
Respondent No.1 proceeded against ex parte vide Order dated 18.2.2026.
W.P. No.18075 of 2022
Presented By: (RASAAL HASAN SYED) JUDGE
14.4.2026 Mr. Mahmood Tahir Ch., Advocate for the petitioner.
Respondent No.1 proceeded against ex parte vide Order dated 18.2.2026.
Arshad Mahmood
VERSUS
Mst. Amna and others
Law: Specific Relief Act, 1877
Section: 9
Summary
The respondent (widow) filed a suit under Section 9 of the Specific Relief Act, 1877 for restoration of possession, claiming she was forcibly dispossessed from property given as dower.
The courts below found that:
- She was in prior possession of the property.
- She was illegally dispossessed by the petitioner.
- The petitioner himself admitted lack of ownership and possession.
The High Court held that: