Summary: Background: The case involves an appeal (RFA No. 59/1996) filed by the FOP through the Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources, and another party against Modern Bricks (Private) Limited. The specific details of the dispute are not provided in the order sheet. ----Issues: The main issues addressed in this proceeding are the request for an adjournment by the learned counsel for the appellant no.2 and the filing of written submissions by the counsels as per the previous order dated 26.10.2022. ----Holding/Reasoning/Outcome: The learned counsel for appellant no.2, SNGPL, requested an adjournment, which the court allowed. Pursuant to the previous order dated 26.10.2022, counsels submitted their written submissions. The court announced that the case would be decided based on the record and the written submissions. If further assistance is required, the case may be re-listed.

Summary: Background: This case involves an appeal (RFA No. 74/2006) filed by the CDA against Muhammad Nawaz Khokhar and others. The dispute revolves around the ownership of land and contractual agreements related to a housing scheme. ----Issues: The main issues addressed in this proceeding are: Whether the land in question was transferred to CDA. The validity of the liquidator's claim regarding the ownership of the land. Assessment of costs for the parties involved in the appeal. ----Holding/Reasoning/Outcome: The liquidator, representing M.G. Hertz (Private) Limited (MGC), asserted a claim to the suit land based on a chain of agreements related to a housing scheme. The trial court decreed in favor of respondent no.1, directing CDA to transfer the land back to respondent no.1 and ordering respondent no.1 to return a certain amount to CDA. CDA appealed the judgment, arguing that the land was never transferred to it and disputing the ownership claims. During submissions, CDA and respondent no.1 agreed to modify the judgment to achieve the objective of transferring the land back to respondent no.1. The liquidator claimed a proprietary interest in the land based on financial transactions involving MGC, but the court found this claim to be without merit. The court allowed costs to respondent no.3 (NHA) and respondent no.1, with a reduction in the costs claimed by respondent no.1. The liquidator was directed to pay the allowed costs to the respective counsels for their clients.

Summary: Background: This case involves an appeal (RFA No. 82/2010) filed by Muhammad Afsar and others against the Collector Acquisition, Islamabad, and another party. ----Issues: The primary issue appears to be related to a matter of acquisition in Islamabad. ----Holding/Reasoning/Outcome: Mr. Shajjar Abbas Hamdani appeared as Advocate for the appellants in a connected appeal (RFA 83/2010). Raja Inaam Ameen Minhas appeared as Advocate for respondent no.4 in both appeals. The court ordered the matter to be relisted on 27.02.2023 and prioritized among the first three cases to be called after the urgent list.

Summary: Background: The case involves an appeal (RFA No. 82/2010) filed by Muhammad Afsar and others against Collector Acquisition, Islamabad, and another party. ----Issues: Legibility of PW-1's Statement: The statement of PW-1 is deemed crucial for the case, but it is not legible to the court. Importance of Property Location: The location of the acquired property, which influences the appellants' claim to a higher market value, is of critical importance. ----Holding/Reasoning/Outcome: Mr. Shajjar Abbas Hamdani appeared as Advocate for the appellants in a connected appeal (RFA 83/2010). Raja Inaam Ameen Minhas appeared as Advocate for respondent no.4 in both appeals. The court notes that PW-1's statement is not legible and instructs the appellants' counsel to provide a clearer copy for the next hearing. Recognizing the significance of the property location, the court allows the appellants' counsel to serve a notice to admit facts, including a print-out from Google Earth showing the location with relevant markings. The court sets the next hearing date for 23.01.2023, prioritizing the case among the first three cases called after the urgent list.

Summary: Background: The case involves a dispute between Zaheem Shaukat Qureshi, the plaintiff, and Standard Chartered Bank Limited, the defendant. On 07.12.2022, the proceedings involved a request for an adjournment by the plaintiff's counsel. ----Holding/Reasoning/Outcome: The learned counsel for the plaintiff was reportedly busy before the Hon'ble Lahore High Court at the Rawalpindi Bench. A request for an adjournment was made on behalf of the plaintiff's counsel. The court allowed the adjournment request and instructed that the case be relisted in the following week. The court explicitly stated that no further adjournments would be granted. ----Quote: Suit U/s 9 of the Financial Institution (Recovery of finanace) Ordinance 2001

Summary: Background: This case pertains to a writ petition filed by Pak Telecom Mobile Limited against the Federation of Pakistan and other respondents. The proceedings on 07.12.2022 involved addressing the court with regard to the availability and submissions of the legal counsel. ----Holding/Reasoning/Outcome: The counsel for the petitioner, Barrister Adeel Aftab, was reported to be busy before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of Pakistan. A request for adjournment was made on behalf of the petitioner’s counsel. The court allowed the request for adjournment.

Summary: Background: This case involves a criminal miscellaneous petition filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) against Bashir Ahmed and others. The proceedings on 07.12.2022 addressed the status of the complaint and future proceedings. Holding/Reasoning/Outcome: The counsel for the complainant, SECP, submitted that SECP has decided not to withdraw the complaint and intends to pursue it further. The court noted this submission and ordered that the matter be re-listed for further proceedings.

Summary: Background: Syed Wajid Hussain Bukhari filed a petition against M/s Tariq Developers (Private) Limited. The specifics involve financial and administrative issues concerning the respondent company. ----Issues: The central issue in the case appears to involve the financial transparency and administrative conduct of M/s Tariq Developers (Private) Limited. Specifically, the court required the company to present audited financial statements for the past three years. ----Holding/Reasoning/Outcome: The Islamabad High Court directed M/s Tariq Developers (Private) Limited to file its audited accounts for the last three years. This directive must be complied with within three weeks. Additionally, the court suggested that both parties should consider negotiating an amicable resolution to the dispute. The case was adjourned and scheduled for further proceedings on 23.01.2023.

Summary: Background: Zaheem Shaukat Qureshi filed a case against Standard Chartered Bank Limited. The specific details of the dispute are not mentioned in the order, but it involves a civil matter brought to the court by the plaintiff against the defendant bank. ----Issues: The primary issue involves the availability of the defendant's principal counsel, who was unavailable for the court proceedings scheduled on 01.12.2022. Consequently, the proxy counsel requested an adjournment. -----Holding/Reasoning/Outcome: The Islamabad High Court, presided over by Judge Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb, acknowledged the request for an adjournment made by the proxy counsel for the defendant due to the unavailability of the principal counsel. The court allowed the adjournment and directed the case to be re-listed for the next week.

Summary: Background: Muhammad Afsar and others are appealing against the Collector Acquisition, Islamabad, concerning a property acquisition dispute. This appeal (RFA No. 82/2010) is connected with another appeal (RFA No. 83/2010). The court is exploring the possibility of resolving the dispute through mediation as per the Alternate Dispute Resolution Act, 2017. ----Issues: Whether the parties are willing to engage in mediation under Section 3 of the Alternate Dispute Resolution Act, 2017. If so, the process and conditions for mediation need to be established. ----Holding/Reasoning/Outcome: The court directed the parties to consider mediation and to inform the court at the next hearing if they agree to this alternative dispute resolution method. The key points for mediation include: The case was scheduled to be re-listed on 07.12.2022 for further proceedings. ----Citations/Precedents Alternate Dispute Resolution Act, 2017