Correspondence between M. A. Jinnah and Sir Patrick Spens regarding Arbitration Tribunal (July 1947)

Sub title : Letters on nomination of representative to the Arbitral Tribunal before Partition of India

Subject: Jinnah, Muhammad Ali | 1876–1948 | Correspondence

Place: New Delhi

Date of publication: 1947

Language: English

Page: 5p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27315

Keyword: Arbitration Tribunal | Partition of India — 1947 | Sir Patrick Spens — Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah — Federal Court — 1947 — New Delhi

Description: This set includes three letters exchanged between Sir Patrick Spens, Chief Justice of India, and Mr. Mohammad Ali Jinnah in July 1947. The first, dated July 17, requests Jinnah's nominee for the Arbitration Tribunal. The second, dated July 29, follows up, emphasizing the need for an early decision due to logistical preparations. The third, dated July 25, is Jinnah's response, indicating a delay due to pending terms of reference but willingness to expedite if needed. All letters are addressed to Jinnah at 10, Aurangzeb Road, New Delhi, and bear the Federal Court’s letterhead with the Chief Justice of India’s seal. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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