PCRLJ 1985

1985 P Cr (PLP)

Sh. NASEEM AHMAD‑‑Appellant Versus DEPUTY INSPECTOR‑GENERAL OF POLICE, SARGODHA

Jurisdiction / Court
Lahore
Decided Date
Intra‑Court Appeal No.705 of 1980, decided on 26th January, 1981.
Honorable Judges
Shameem Hussain Kadri, Actg. C.J. and Mahboob Ahmad, J
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 1985 P Cr (PLP)
Forum / Court Lahore
Bench Members Shameem Hussain Kadri, Actg. C.J. and Mahboob Ahmad, J
Parties Sh. NASEEM AHMAD‑‑Appellant Versus DEPUTY INSPECTOR‑GENERAL OF POLICE, SARGODHA
Primary Law Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)‑‑
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Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1985 P Cr (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 1985 P Cr (PLP)?

The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: Shameem Hussain Kadri, Actg. C.J. and Mahboob Ahmad, J.

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Laws Cited

Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)‑‑

Representation

  • Qazi Muhammad Saleem with Ahmad Saeed Kirmani for Appellant.
  • Sh. Riaz Ahmad, Advocate‑General Punjab for Respondent No.4.

Headnotes / Summary

S.154‑‑Complaint in a cognizable case‑‑Investigation has to follow after registration of case under S.154, Cr.P.C.

Judgment & Decree

S.154‑‑Complaint in a cognizable case‑‑Investigation has to follow after registration of case under S.154, Cr.P.C. Qazi Muhammad Saleem with Ahmad Saeed Kirmani for Appellant. Sh. Riaz Ahmad, Advocate‑General Punjab for Respondent No.4. This is an appeal against the order of the learned Single Judge whereby he directed the appellants to file a complaint in a cognizable case. 2. Learned Advocate‑General submits that inquiry was conducted into the allegations against the S.H.O. respondent No. 4 and no case has been found against him. He, however, concedes that such an inquiry is not envisaged under the Criminal Procedure Code. The investigation A has to follow after the registration of the case under section 154, Cr.P.C. That having not been done the appellants are entitled td relief claimed. The S.H.O. shall act in accordance with section 154, Cr.P.C. if approached with the commission of a cognizable offence. The appeal is accepted. The parties shall bear their own costs. M. Z. M. Petition accepted.