PLD 1978

P L D 1978 Quetta 1 (PLP)

$HAU 'KAT SAEED-Applicant Versus THE STATE-Respondent

Jurisdiction / Court
-- S. 164 read with Evidence Act (I of 1872), S. 21-Confession Delay-Relevancy-Rules of admissibility-Prescribe no limit regard ing time of detention preceding recording of confession-Mere fact of confession having been recorded after 24 hours of deten tion-Would not make confession inadmissible-Confession cannot be ruled out solely on ground of delay except by reference to other evidence attending confession-Every confession to be considered on its merits in light of surrounding facts and circumstances-Tooh v. State 1975 P Cr. L J 440 overruled.-Delay-Confession.
Decided Date
Miscellaneous Bail Application No. 54 of 1877, heard on 30th July 1977.
Honorable Judges
Abdul Hayee Kureshi, Actg. C. J., M. A. Rashid and Abdul Qadeer Chaudhary, JJ
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation P L D 1978 Quetta 1 (PLP)
Forum / Court -- S. 164 read with Evidence Act (I of 1872), S. 21-Confession Delay-Relevancy-Rules of admissibility-Prescribe no limit regard ing time of detention preceding recording of confession-Mere fact of confession having been recorded after 24 hours of deten tion-Would not make confession inadmissible-Confession cannot be ruled out solely on ground of delay except by reference to other evidence attending confession-Every confession to be considered on its merits in light of surrounding facts and circumstances-Tooh v. State 1975 P Cr. L J 440 overruled.-Delay-Confession.
Bench Members Abdul Hayee Kureshi, Actg. C. J., M. A. Rashid and Abdul Qadeer Chaudhary, JJ
Parties $HAU 'KAT SAEED-Applicant Versus THE STATE-Respondent
Primary Law Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)
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Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in P L D 1978 Quetta 1 (PLP)?

This judgment primarily cites: Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.

Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case P L D 1978 Quetta 1 (PLP)?

The case was heard and decided by the -- S. 164 read with Evidence Act (I of 1872), S. 21-Confession Delay-Relevancy-Rules of admissibility-Prescribe no limit regard ing time of detention preceding recording of confession-Mere fact of confession having been recorded after 24 hours of deten tion-Would not make confession inadmissible-Confession cannot be ruled out solely on ground of delay except by reference to other evidence attending confession-Every confession to be considered on its merits in light of surrounding facts and circumstances-Tooh v. State 1975 P Cr. L J 440 overruled.-Delay-Confession. bench comprising: Abdul Hayee Kureshi, Actg. C. J., M. A. Rashid and Abdul Qadeer Chaudhary, JJ.

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Cite this legal precedent as: P L D 1978 Quetta 1 (PLP) ($HAU 'KAT SAEED-Applicant Versus THE STATE-Respondent). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.

Laws Cited

Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)

Representation

  • Iftikhar Muhammad for Appellant.
  • Date of hearing ; 30th July 1977.

Headnotes / Summary

S. 164 read with Evidence Act (I of 1872), S. 21-Confession Delay-Relevancy-Rules of admissibility-Prescribe no limit regard ing time of detention preceding recording of confession-Mere fact of confession having been recorded after 24 hours of deten tion-Would not make confession inadmissible-Confession cannot be ruled out solely on ground of delay except by reference to other evidence attending confession-Every confession to be considered on its merits in light of surrounding facts and circumstances-[Tooh v. State 1975 P Cr. L J 440 overruled].-[Delay-Confession]. Tooh v. The State 1975 P Cr. L J 440 overruled. Hashim v. The State P L D 1960 Kar. 160 and Harruo v. The State P L D 1960 Kar. 817 distinguished. Syed Sharifuddin Pirzada v. Sohbat Khan and 3 others 19772 S C M R 363 and Muhammad Karim v. The State P L D 1976 Posh. 135 Tel. Muhammad Aslam Chishiti for the Co-accused. Muhammad Ahmed Mirza, A .-G. for the State.

Judgment & Decree

M. A. RASHID, J.

I agree. ABDUL QADBBR CBAUDHARY, J.

I agree. S. A. H. Reference answered accordingly.