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Imran Successfully Mediates a 19-Year-Old Property Dispute
On 11-12-2024, Chaudhary Imran Hassan Ali, ASC, was appointed as the mediator by the Lahore High Court, Rawalpindi Bench, to resolve a longstanding property dispute that has been ongoing for nearly two decades. The case involved multiple parties and required complex mathematical calculations to determine shares in inherited property over many generations.
Imran facilitated discussions between the disputing parties with the aim of reaching a mutually agreeable settlement. Imran’s intervention led to a constructive dialogue and the parties were able to reach an agreement. The agreement has already been signed and filed in Court. The case is scheduled to come up before the Court in February 2025 when it is expected to be disposed of in terms of the agreement, thus bringing a long-drawn-out legal battle to an amicable end.
The Court’s decision to appoint a mediator underscores its commitment to finding a timely and amicable resolution to the matter, avoiding further prolonged litigation. Such initiatives can help decongest court dockets and offer a more efficient resolution process for complex disputes. It could set a precedent for future property-related disputes.
Imran acts as Court-appointed mediator in a high stakes commercial dispute
Recently, Ch. Imran Hassan Ali, ASC, was appointed by the Lahore High Court, Rawalpindi Bench, as a mediator in a commercial dispute pertaining to a commercial and residential plaza in Bahria Town, Rawalpindi, which is worth Rs. 490 million at the base price. The current market value of the building is much higher. The dispute is between the builder/owner and the marketing agency/buyer. Each side is alleging breach of contract by the other.
It is the second court-annexed mediation in Rawalpindi but the first ever involving a commercial dispute. It represents a new trend of alternative dispute resolution which is being spearheaded by the famous commercial judge of the Lahore High Court, the Honourable Mr. Justice Jawad Hassan.
Imran addresses a trendsetting seminar on mediation
On 15-02-2024, Ch. Imran Hassan Ali, ASC, addressed a trendsetting seminar on mediation. The theme of the seminar was “The Future of Mediation”. It took place in the auditorium of the Rawalpindi High Court Bar Association building, and was organised by the Mirza Anwar Baig Academy for Lawyers in collaboration with The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Pakistan Branch) and the Dispute Resolution Forum of the Institute of Business Administration.
Imran’s speech focused on “Mediation Fundamentals: The Cornerstone of ADR – An introduction to mediation principles and practices, setting the stage for its application in legal disputes.”
Other distinguished speakers included former Senior Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, the Honourable Justice (R) Mushir Alam, the Honourable Justice Sadaqat Ali Khan, the Honourable Justice Jawad Hassan, the president of HCBA Rawalpindi, Mr. Tanvir Iqbal Khan, Syed Bulent Sohail, Barrister Mian Sheraz Javaid and Barrister Muhammad Usama Qazi. The seminar was moderated by Barrister Talha Ilyas Sheikh and Barrister Minaal Tariq.
To watch the seminar, please click here. Imran’s speech starts at the 11:10 mark.
