Karachi (Haalat.com) – In a unique legal quandary, a beggar approached the court with a plea to ban other beggars from soliciting alms in their claimed territory. The court, however, dismissed the request, stating that sidewalks are public property and do not fall under the purview of individual possession or territorial disputes.
The issue began with a clash among the beggars within the jurisdiction of Saeedabad police station. A wealthy beggar, having hired a lawyer, filed a petition in court claiming that other beggars were attempting to encroach upon their designated area, causing harassment and issuing threats.
In the report submitted by the police, it was clarified that this was not a dispute over land or property but rather a disagreement between two groups of beggars over territorial boundaries. One party claimed the area as their own, while the other contested the claim.
Additional Session Judge Sohail Ahmed’s court, after considering the police report, ruled against the petitioner.
The matter highlights how societal issues can morph into legal and administrative challenges. The court remarked that the dispute over the territorial boundaries between beggars is a peculiar conflict that cannot be treated as a legal claim over land or property.
Sidewalks are public spaces, and no particular group has exclusive rights over them, the court noted. The decision underscores the limitations of the legal system in regulating social practices, especially when the demands are unconventional and unexpected.
The court’s decision suggests that administrative intervention may be required to address societal and economic issues more effectively. It calls for a broader approach to finding solutions to these types of problems, which often extend beyond the scope of the judiciary.
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