1984 P Cr (PLP)
Hail ME HRBAN -Petitioner Versus PAKISTAN AND 3 OTHERS-Respondents
| Citation | 1984 P Cr (PLP) |
| Forum / Court | Karachi |
| Bench Members | N/A |
| Parties | Hail ME HRBAN -Petitioner Versus PAKISTAN AND 3 OTHERS-Respondents |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1984 P Cr (PLP)?
This judgment primarily cites: statutory provisions as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1984 P Cr (PLP)?
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Representation
- Muzaffar Hussain for Petitioner.
- Abdul Khair for Respondents Nos. 1 to 3.
- Habibur Rehman for Respondent No. 4.
Headnotes / Summary
S. 156 (8) (89) - Confiscation, validity of - Special Judge (Customs) acquitting driver and cleaner of truck, carrying betelnuts by giving benefit of doubt-Judgment of Special Judge (Customs), held, not binding on Customs Officer, so far confiscation of property is concerned.
Judgment & Decree
(b) Pakistan Coast Guards Act (XVIII of 1973)- -- S. 14-"Port" and "coastal area", extent of-Super Highway, held, not a part of Karachi Port but a "Coastal area" where Coast Guards could operate. P L D 1978 Kar.1110 ref. (c) Customs Act (IV of 1969)- -- S. 156 (8) (89) read with Ss. 168 & 171 - Search and seizure
Confiscation, validity of-Truck carrying smuggled betelnuts seized on Super Highway by Coast Guards Officers and notices under Ss. 168 & 171, Customs Act, duly served before passing order of confiscation - Contention that Special Judge (Customs) having recorded order of acquittal against accused driver and cleaner of truck, Customs Officer could not pass any order confiscating seized betelnuts - Contention, held, without force-Confiscation order of Customs Officer maintained, in circumstances. Muzaffar Hussain for Petitioner. Abdul Khair for Respondents Nos. 1 to
3. Habibur Rehman for Respondent No.