PLD 1979

P L D 1979 Karachi 540 (PLP)

BABU AND 2 OTHERS-Applicants Versus THE STATE-Respondent

Jurisdiction / Court
-- S. 439-Re-trial-Re-trial for purpose of filling gaps-Benefit of lacuna, if any, left in prosecution case-To go to accused-Courts not to become instrumental in giving opportunities to prosecution to fill in gaps left in their case-Case quite old and offence of a petty nature and re-trial likely to take a couple of years more Order of re-trial set aside, in circumstances.-Re-trial.
Decided Date
Criminal Revision Application No. 32 of 1975, heard on 23rd Aril, 1976.
Honorable Judges
Zakaullah Lodhi, J
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation P L D 1979 Karachi 540 (PLP)
Forum / Court -- S. 439-Re-trial-Re-trial for purpose of filling gaps-Benefit of lacuna, if any, left in prosecution case-To go to accused-Courts not to become instrumental in giving opportunities to prosecution to fill in gaps left in their case-Case quite old and offence of a petty nature and re-trial likely to take a couple of years more Order of re-trial set aside, in circumstances.-Re-trial.
Bench Members Zakaullah Lodhi, J
Parties BABU AND 2 OTHERS-Applicants Versus THE STATE-Respondent
Primary Law Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)
💡 Quick Legal QA & Summary / سوال و جواب خلاصہ
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in P L D 1979 Karachi 540 (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 1979 Karachi 540 (PLP)?

The case was heard and decided by the -- S. 439-Re-trial-Re-trial for purpose of filling gaps-Benefit of lacuna, if any, left in prosecution case-To go to accused-Courts not to become instrumental in giving opportunities to prosecution to fill in gaps left in their case-Case quite old and offence of a petty nature and re-trial likely to take a couple of years more Order of re-trial set aside, in circumstances.-Re-trial. bench comprising: Zakaullah Lodhi, J.

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Cite this legal precedent as: P L D 1979 Karachi 540 (PLP) (BABU AND 2 OTHERS-Applicants 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

  • Muhammad Ibrahim Memon for Petitioners.
  • Date of hearing: 23rd April 1976.

Headnotes / Summary

S. 439-Re-trial-Re-trial for purpose of filling gaps-Benefit of lacuna, if any, left in prosecution case-To go to accused-Courts not to become instrumental in giving opportunities to prosecution to fill in gaps left in their case-Case quite old and offence of a petty nature and re-trial likely to take a couple of years more Order of re-trial set aside, in circumstances.-[Re-trial]. Bugti and another v. The State 1963 P Cr. L J 1177; Abdul Salam v. The State P L D 1960 Dacca 425 and Sakar Mullah v. Didar Mullah P L D 1964 Dacca 170 Tel. Babel Bhaf Huda for the State.

Judgment & Decree

‑‑ S. 439‑Re‑trial‑Re‑trial for purpose of filling gaps‑Benefit of lacuna, if any, left in prosecution case‑To go to accused‑Courts not to become instrumental in giving opportunities to prosecution to fill in gaps left in their caseCase quite old and offence of a petty nature and re‑trial likely to take a couple of years more Order of re‑trial set aside, in circumstances.‑[Re‑trial]. Bugti and another v. The State 1963 P Cr. L J 1177; Abdul Salam v. The State P L D 1960 Dacca 425 and Sakar Mullah v. Didar Mullah P L D 1964 Dacca 170 Tel. Muhammad Ibrahim Memon for Petitioners. Babel Bhaf Huda for the State. Date of hearing: 23rd April 1976.