In a significant development, a division bench of the Sindh High Court has reversed a single bench’s order that dismissed the applications of Creek Marina Pvt Ltd, the firm responsible for constructing the Creek Marina project in Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Phase VIII ¹.
Project Background
- The Creek Marina project is a multi-billion-rupee residential project launched 20 years ago.
- Creek Marina Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Creek Marina Singapore Private Limited and Meinhardt Singapore PTE Ltd (MSPL), is responsible for designing, constructing, marketing, and developing the project.
- The project consists of eight high-rise residential towers.
Legal Proceedings
- Creek Marina Pvt Ltd filed a lawsuit and applications seeking to restrain DHA from interfering with the construction activities or taking over the project.
- A single bench of the Sindh High Court dismissed the applications, noting the plaintiff’s failure to complete the project despite ample opportunities.
- The firm filed an intra-court appeal against the order, which was heard by a division bench comprising Justice Jawad Akbar Sarwana and Justice Mohammad Abdur Rahman.
- The division bench has restrained PDOHA from interfering and disturbing the peaceful possession of the petitioner until the next date of hearing.
Next Hearing
The case will be heard next on August 12, 2024.
This development marks a significant turning point in the Creek Marina project case, which has been closely watched by legal and real estate circles.