MLD 1984

1984 PLP 1281 (MLD)

FAHIM AKHTAR and others — Petitioners Versus INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE (SIND) KARACHI and others — Respondents

Jurisdiction / Court
Karachi
Decided Date
Constitutional Petition No. 512 of 1984, decided on 11th June, 1984.
Honorable Judges
Ajmal Mian and Haider Ali Pirzada, JJ
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 1984 PLP 1281 (MLD)
Forum / Court Karachi
Bench Members Ajmal Mian and Haider Ali Pirzada, JJ
Parties FAHIM AKHTAR and others — Petitioners Versus INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE (SIND) KARACHI and others — Respondents
Primary Law Provisional Constitution Order (1 of 1981)
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Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1984 PLP 1281 (MLD)?

This judgment primarily cites: Provisional Constitution Order (1 of 1981) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.

Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1984 PLP 1281 (MLD)?

The case was heard and decided by the Karachi bench comprising: Ajmal Mian and Haider Ali Pirzada, JJ.

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Cite this legal precedent as: 1984 PLP 1281 (MLD) (FAHIM AKHTAR and others — Petitioners Versus INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE (SIND) KARACHI and others — Respondents). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.

Laws Cited

Provisional Constitution Order (1 of 1981)

Representation

  • Faizanul Haq for Petitioners.

Headnotes / Summary

Art. 9--Writ jurisdiction, invocation of--Writ jurisdiction of High Court invoked for issuing direction to Police authorities to register case under S. 307, P.P.C. instead of registering under S.324, P.P.C.--High Court in exercise of writ jurisdiction, held could not even tentatively form an opinion whether a particular offence falls under S. 307 or 324, P.P.C. as it requires recording of evidence--Issuance of writ declined, in circumstance.

Judgment & Decree

AJMAL MIAN, J.--In this writ petition, the petitioners have sought direction against the Sub-Inspector, Police Station Orangi Town and also Superintendent, Police Orangi Town that they should register F.I.R. against respondents No. 4 to 6 under section 307, P.P.C. instead of registering under section 324, P.P.C. which has been done. In our view this Court in exercise of writ jurisdiction cannot even tentatively form an opinion, whether a particular offence falls under section, 307 or under section 324, P.P.C. as it requires the recording of the evidence. The appropriate course for the petitioner would have been invoke the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code, which has provided exhaustive machinery for such eventualities. The petition is, therefore, dismissed in limine. S. G. D. Writ Refused.