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1. Interpretation of Muhammadan law regarding inheritance rights of a wife. 2. Determination of the applicability of pre-emption rights when property is given in lieu of dower. 3. Analysis of the legal concept of sale under Muhammadan law in relation to pre-emption rights. 4. Examination of the distinction between Sunni and Shiah doctrines on pre-emption rights. 5. Consideration of the impact of the relationship between the vendor and vendee on the enforcement of pre-emption rights. Detailed Analysis: 1. The judgment addresses the issue of inheritance rights under Muhammadan law, emphasizing that heirs have no legal interest in the property until the owner's demise. The judgment clarifies that the wife's right to inherit arises only upon the husband's death, and until then, she cannot be considered a co-sharer or co-parcener in the property. The ruling highlights that the wife, as an heir, does not hold a vested interest in the husband's property and, therefore, lacks the right of pre-emption in case of a sale to a stranger. 2. The judgment delves into the question of pre-emption rights concerning property given in lieu of dower. It distinguishes between assigning property as dower and selling it to discharge the dower-debt. The ruling cites Shiah law principles stating that property assigned as dower, charity, gift, or in compromise is not subject to pre-emption claims, emphasizing the importance of the nature of the transfer in determining pre-emption rights. 3. The judgment elaborates on the concept of sale under Muhammadan law concerning pre-emption rights. It explains that for pre-emption to apply, the consideration for the transfer must be capable of valuation. The ruling underscores that when property is transferred for an unquantifiable consideration, such as dower, the right of pre-emption does not arise. However, if a specific amount of dower is set and property is sold in lieu of that dower, pre-emption rights can be enforced. 4. The judgment discusses the distinction between Sunni and Shiah doctrines on pre-emption rights, emphasizing that the fundamental principles governing pre-emption are consistent across both schools of thought. It dismisses the argument that a significant difference exists between the two doctrines regarding pre-emption, citing a tradition from Shiahs' authoritative texts to support the uniformity of principles. 5. The judgment concludes that the relationship between the vendor and vendee, or the sale in lieu of dower, does not impede the enforcement of pre-emption rights. It highlights that the lower courts failed to address all the arguments presented by the defendants, leading to the decision to set aside the lower appellate court's decree and remand the case for a comprehensive review under the Civil Procedure Code.
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