(1.) When this appeal was called out for hearing the learned Advocate appearing on behalf of the defendant-appellant submitted that substantial questions of law have not been formulated in this appeal as yet and, accordingly, such formulation is necessary. Having heard the learned Advocate for the appellant, this Court is of the view that the appeal should be heard on the following substantial questions of law:
(2.) After formulation of the aforesaid substantial questions of law, the learned Advocate appearing on behalf of the appellant proceeded to make his submissions on the merits of the appeal.
(3.) The learned Advocate for the appellant made and completed his submissions today. The learned Advocate for the respondents made and completed his submissions today and the learned Advocate for the appellant made his submissions in reply.