2008 PLP 528 (MLD)
GHULAM MUHAMMAD — Appellant Versus ADDITIONAL INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE, INVESTIGATION BRANCH, PUNJAB, LAHORE and 6 others — Respondents
| Citation | 2008 PLP 528 (MLD) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | N/A |
| Parties | GHULAM MUHAMMAD — Appellant Versus ADDITIONAL INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE, INVESTIGATION BRANCH, PUNJAB, LAHORE and 6 others — Respondents |
| Primary Law | Police Order (22 of 2002) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2008 PLP 528 (MLD)?
This judgment primarily cites: Police Order (22 of 2002) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
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Laws Cited
Headnotes / Summary
Art.18(6)
Constitution of Pakistan (1973), Art.199
Constitutional petition
Counsel for the petitioners had sought transfer of investigation, recommendation of which was refused by the Board as contemplated under Article 18(6) of Police Order, 2002
To meet such situation where police were not agreeable with the point of view of the complainant or police were non-cooperative, filing a complaint was an adequate and appropriate remedy
During the proceedings of a private complaint, the court had power to order for investigation, recovery etc.
Petitioner, in circumstances could opt to file a private complaint which would be decided strictly in accordance with law
Constitutional petition was disposed of accordingly.
Judgment & Decree
SYED SHABBAR RAZA RIZVI, J.
The learned counsel seeks transfer of investigation, recommendation of which was refused by the Board as contemplated under Article 18(6) of Police Order, 2002. To meet such situation, where police are not agreeable with the point of view of the complainant or police are non-cooperative, the Hon'ble Full Bench of this Court in Khizar Hayat v. I.G. Punjab (PLD 2005 Lahore 490) has guided that filing a complaint is an adequate and appropriate remedy. It is further observed by the Hon'ble Full Bench of this Court that during the proceedings of a private complaint, the Court has power to order for investigation, recovery etc., therefore, the petitioner may opt to file a private complaint. In case, a complainant is filed by the petitioner, the Court concerned would decide the same strictly in accordance with law and after considering evidence of the petitioner etc. With this observation this writ petition is disposed of. H.B.T./G-97/L Order accordingly.