Karachi (HRNW): The Sindh High Court, while hearing a dispute over the ownership of the Delhi Government School, has ordered that possession of the government school be vacated and handed over to the Old Boys Association.
The court accepted the application seeking recovery of possession of the school.
The petitioner’s counsel, Barrister Asad Ahmed, told the court that a decree in favor of the association had been issued in 2000, but despite the judicial decree, the decision had not been implemented for nearly 25 years.
The government lawyer requested additional time to transfer the students enrolled at the school to other educational institutions and to implement the court’s order.
Counsel for the Old Boys Association opposed the request for further time, stating that the school had allegedly been reoccupied in 2007 as well.
Barrister Asad Ahmed informed the court that the Sindh High Court had also ordered in 2009 that the students be transferred to another school within 15 days.
The association’s counsel told the court that it was regrettable that the court’s decision had not been implemented despite the passage of so many years.
After hearing the arguments, the Sindh High Court approved the application for recovery of possession and ordered that the school be vacated and handed over to the Old Boys Association.
Human Rights & Rule of Law Perspective
Timely and effective implementation of judicial decisions is fundamental to the rule of law and protection of legal rights. At the same time, any transition involving a functioning school should ensure that the educational rights and interests of enrolled students are protected and that their studies are not disrupted.
Disclaimer
This report is based on the proceedings before the Sindh High Court and the submissions made by the lawyers representing the parties. The legal status of ownership and possession remains subject to the court’s orders and the relevant official record.
