P L D 1979 Karachi 574 (PLP)
MUMTAZ ALI BHUTTO AND OTHERS-Petitioners Versus DP.PUTY MARTIAL LAW ADMINISTRATOR, SECTOR 1, KARACHI Arm 2 OTHERS — Respondents
| Citation | P L D 1979 Karachi 574 (PLP) |
| Forum / Court | -- Ss. 225-A & 225-B-Escape or attempt to -escape from lawful custody or confinement "Escape"-Means where one arrested or detained gains his liberty before he is delivered by due course of law-Detenu on his way back, from Court to Jail taken by his escort to his house for a short while and all along remaining ineffective control of escort-Nothing to show that. detenu did any act towards an attempt to escape---Held, charge of escape or attempt to escape groundless and unsustainable in circumstances of case.-Words and phrases. |
| Bench Members | Fakhruddin G. Ebrahim and Zaffar Hussain Mirza, JJ |
| Parties | MUMTAZ ALI BHUTTO AND OTHERS-Petitioners Versus DP.PUTY MARTIAL LAW ADMINISTRATOR, SECTOR 1, KARACHI Arm 2 OTHERS — Respondents |
| Primary Law | (a) Panel Code (XLV of 1860), (b) Criminal Procedure Cole (V of 1898) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in P L D 1979 Karachi 574 (PLP)?
This judgment primarily cites: (a) Panel Code (XLV of 1860), (b) Criminal Procedure Cole (V of 1898) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case P L D 1979 Karachi 574 (PLP)?
The case was heard and decided by the -- Ss. 225-A & 225-B-Escape or attempt to -escape from lawful custody or confinement "Escape"-Means where one arrested or detained gains his liberty before he is delivered by due course of law-Detenu on his way back, from Court to Jail taken by his escort to his house for a short while and all along remaining ineffective control of escort-Nothing to show that. detenu did any act towards an attempt to escape---Held, charge of escape or attempt to escape groundless and unsustainable in circumstances of case.-Words and phrases. bench comprising: Fakhruddin G. Ebrahim and Zaffar Hussain Mirza, JJ.
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Representation
- Abdul Hafiz Pirzada, Nasim A. Faruqui Rasheed Akhund and Shaikh Mir Muhammad for Petitioners.
- Usman Ghana Rashid, A. G. with .A H. Faruqui for Respondents.
- Dates of hearing : 24th, 29th, 30th and 31st January 1979.
Headnotes / Summary
Ss. 225-A & 225-B-Escape or attempt to -escape from lawful custody or confinement "Escape"-Means where one arrested or detained gains his liberty before he is delivered by due course of law-Detenu on his way back, from Court to Jail taken by his escort to his house for a short while and all along remaining ineffective control of escort-Nothing to show that. detenu did any act towards an attempt to escape
Held, charge of escape or attempt to escape groundless and unsustainable in circumstances of case.-[Words and phrases]. I L R 28 Cal. 253 and A I R 1927 Bom. 96 distinguished. S. 243-Plea of guilty-No accused can he convicted on a plea of guilty to a penal section of law-Facts' alleged against accused not constituting an offence-Plea of guilty in relation to such facts would not convert acts alleged into a penal offence.-[Plea of guilty].
Judgment & Decree
‑‑ Ss. 225‑A & 225‑B‑Escape or attempt to ‑escape from lawful custody or confinement "Escape"‑Means where one arrested or detained gains his liberty before he is delivered by due course of law‑Detenu on his way back, from Court to Jail taken by his escort to his house for a short while and all along remaining ineffective control of escort‑Nothing to show that. detenu did any act towards an attempt to escape--‑Held, charge of escape or attempt to escape groundless and unsustainable in circumstances of case.‑[Words and phrases]. I L R 28 Cal. 253 and A I R 1927 Bom. 96 distinguished. (b) Criminal Procedure Cole (V of 1898)‑‑ S. 243‑Plea of guilty‑No accused can he convicted on a plea of guilty to a penal section of law‑Facts' alleged against accused not constituting an offence‑Plea of guilty in relation to such facts would not convert acts alleged into a penal offence.‑[Plea of guilty]. Abdul Hafiz Pirzada, Nasim A. Faruqui Rasheed Akhund and Shaikh Mir Muhammad for Petitioners. Usman Ghana Rashid, A. G. with .A H. Faruqui for Respondents. Dates of hearing : 24th, 29th, 30th and 31st January 1979.