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(i) From Court of Appeal Application to C.A. for Leave to Appeal
(a) to be made orally at the time of delivery of final order, judgment, decree or sentence; or
(b) move for time to consider making such an application within 21 days of such final order etc. (vide Rule 22(l) (2) & (3) of Supreme Court Rules 1990) Application to S.C. for Special Leave to Appeal within six weeks of the order Judgment decree or sentence of the Court of Appeal in respect of which Special Leave to Appeal is sought. Caveat by Respondent of his intention to oppose within 14 days of the receipt of notice. an application for special leave Appearance by Respondent in S.C.Appeals within 14 days of the receipt of notice from the Registrar. Lodging Notice of Appeal in S.C. if C.A. grants such leave 14 days from the date of grant of leave leave Appellant's written submissions within six weeks of grant of special leave to appeal or leave to appeal Respondent's written submission within six weeks of the receipt of notice of the lodging of the appellant's submissions, or if the appellant has failed to file his submissions, within twelve weeks of the grant of special leave to appeal or leave to appeal.
(ii) From High Courts of the Provinces- an appeal lies direct to the Supreme Court from a final order, judgment, decree or sentence of a High Court in the exercise of the appellate jurisdiction vested in it by Article 154P (3)(b) of the Constitution or Section 3 of High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, with leave from the High Court or Special Leave from the Supreme Court. However no rules relating to the procedure and the appealable period have yet been framed. However rules applicable to special leave to applications to the Supreme Court (in respect of judgments of the Court of Appeal) are being followed in practice here too.
( iii) From the Commercial High Court Appeals from the Commercial High Court to the Supreme Court as nearly as may be in accordance with the procedure prescribed for appeals from the District Court to the Court of Appeal and therefore notice of appeal or leave to appeal application should be filed within 14 days of the judgment or order and the petition of appeal within 60 days.
2. Appeals to Court of Appeal
(i) From High Courts exercising Original Criminal Jurisdiction 14days from date of conviction/judgment
(ii) Appeals from Orders made by a High Court in the exercise of its appellate or revisionary jurisdiction under Article 154P (3)(b) of the Constitution *
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(a) Petition of Appeal to Court of Appeal within 14 days of Judgment or order of the High Court.
(b) if by Attorney General. within 28 days. [Vide - Court of Appeal (Procedure for Appeals from High Courts established by Article 154P of the Constitution) Rules 19881 |
· Although this is on the basis of the Regulations, please consider the statutory provisions carefully.
(iii) Appeals from orders made by a High Court in the exercise of its Jurisdiction under Article 154P(4) of the constitution.
(a) Notice of Appeal to be presented to High within 14 days from the date of Order. Court
(b) Petition of Appeal within 60 days from the date of Order. [Vide - Court of Appeal (Procedure for Appeals from High Courts established by Article 154P of the Constitution) Rules 19881 Note : See also Section 9 & 10 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No.19 of 1990.
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(iv) From the Board of Review under the Inland Revenue Act. 1 month of the decision of the Board
(v) From Land Acquisition Board of Review Petition of Appeal within 21 days of Board's decision.
(vi) From District Courts (D.C.) |
(a) Notice of Appeal within 14 days from date of Jugdment/final order
(b) Petition of Appeal within 60 days from date of Jugdment/final order
(c) Written Submissions (D.C.Appeals) Appellant 6 weeks after filing Petition of Appeal Respondent within 6 weeks of Appellant's written submissions or if Appellant fails to file written submissions, then within 12 weeks of Petition of Appeal
(d) Leave to Appeal to C.A Petition within 14 days of interlocutory order
(e) Revision and other applications to CA Written Submissions (Petitioner's) within 6 weeks of filing of Respondent's Statement of Objections. Written Submissions (Respondent's) within 6 weeks of receipt of Petitioner's Submissions or if Petitioner fails to file written submissions, within 12 weeks of Respondent's Statement of Objections.
3. Appeals to High Court
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(i) From Magistrate's Court 14 days from date of judgment. (28 days if by the Attorney General)
(ii) From Primary Court 14 days from date of order.
(iii) From Labour Tribunals 30 days from date of order.
(iv) From Agricultural Tribunals 30 days of the Communication of decision.
(v) From Workmen's Compensation Tribunals 30 days from the date of the Commissioner's order. |
4. Appeals to Boards of Review
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(i) Under the Rent Act from a Rent Board to Rent 21 days of communication Board of Review of Order.
(ii) Under the Land Acquisition Ordinance from Chief Valuer's award to Land Acquisition Board of Review 21 days of receipt of notice of Award.
(iii) Under the Inland Revenue Act from Asse- ssment to Commissioner General of Inland Revenue 30 days of notice of assessment.
(iv) Under the Inland Revenue Act from Commissioner General of Inland Revenue to Board of Review 1 month from date of communication.
(v) Under Ceiling on Housing Property Law* (from Order of Commissioner of National Housing to Board of Review) 1 month from date of communication. *This law has been repealed by the Act No. 4 of 1988 but the past operation of the principal enactment is not affected. |
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