SCMR 1999

19991 PLP 2281 (SCMR)

MUHAMMAD IQBAL — Petitioner Versus MUHAMMAD SHAFT and another — Respondents

Jurisdiction / Court
Supreme Court of Pakistan
Decided Date
Criminal Petition for Leave to Appeal No.484-L of 1998, decided on 2nd December, 1998.
Honorable Judges
Irshad Hasan Khan, Sh. Ijaz Nisar and
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 19991 PLP 2281 (SCMR)
Forum / Court Supreme Court of Pakistan
Bench Members Irshad Hasan Khan, Sh. Ijaz Nisar and
Parties MUHAMMAD IQBAL — Petitioner Versus MUHAMMAD SHAFT and another — Respondents
Primary Law Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 19991 PLP 2281 (SCMR)?

This judgment primarily cites: Constitution of Pakistan (1973) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.

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The case was heard and decided by the Supreme Court of Pakistan bench comprising: Irshad Hasan Khan, Sh. Ijaz Nisar and.

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Laws Cited

Constitution of Pakistan (1973)

Representation

  • Barkat Ali Hussain, Advocate Supreme Court with Mehdi Khan Mehtab, Advocate-on-Record for Petitioner.
  • Nemo for Respondents.
  • Date of hearing: 2nd December, 1998.

Headnotes / Summary

Art. 185 (3)

Limitation

Delay in filing petition for leave to appeal was sought to be condoned on the ground that the petitioner had remained confined to bed and had been advised rest and treatment for twelve days by the Doctor-- Nothing was available on record to show that the petitioner was unable to engage a counsel for filing a petition which he could have done through his next friend

Petition for leave to appeal was dismissed being barred by time in circumstances.

Judgment & Decree

Criminal Petition for Leave to Appeal No.484-L of 1998, decided on 2nd December, 1998.

Art. 185 (3)

Limitation

Delay in filing petition for leave to appeal was sought to be condoned on the ground that the petitioner had remained confined to bed and had been advised rest and treatment for twelve days by the Doctor-- Nothing was available on record to show that the petitioner was unable to engage a counsel for filing a petition which he could have done through his next friend

Petition for leave to appeal was dismissed being barred by time in circumstances. Barkat Ali Hussain, Advocate Supreme Court with Mehdi Khan Mehtab, Advocate-on-Record for Petitioner. Nemo for Respondents. Date of hearing: 2nd December, 1998. This petition is directed against the order dated 16-9-1997 passed by a learned Single Judge of the Lahore High Court, Lahore in Criminal Revision N o.84 of 1997 whereby he upheld the order dated 23-8-1995 passed by the learned Magistrate 1st Class (Judicial), Kasur whereby the respondent was acquitted on the ground th4 there was not an iota of evidence on the record to saddle the respondent with any criminal liability. Delay is sought to be condoned on the ground that the petitioner remained confined to bed with effect from 4th November, 1997 under the treatment of Dr. Sajjad Mehmood, who recommended him rest and treatment for 12-days. Be that as it may, there is nothing on record that the petitioner was unable to engage counsel for filing a petition which he could have done through his next friend. The petition is dismissed being barred by time. N.H.Q./M-320/S Petition dismissed.