Dr. Ramkishore Purohit v. State and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
This order dismissed a review petition filed under Section 5 of the Punjab Land Revenue Ordinance, 1988. The court held that due to unavoidable circumstances causing the delay, including the High Court's own delay in providing copies and the petitioner's counsel being stationed overseas, the impugned order must set aside as no personal hearing was required. Appeal accepted despite procedural lapse
What did the court decide?
Impugned order dismissing review petition set aside; Review petition allowed on merits.