2007 PLP 1017 (YLR)
MUHAMMAD AYUB — Petitioner Versus STATION HOUSE OFFICER, POLICE STATION, CITY
| Citation | 2007 PLP 1017 (YLR) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | Tariq Shamim, J |
| Parties | MUHAMMAD AYUB — Petitioner Versus STATION HOUSE OFFICER, POLICE STATION, CITY |
| Primary Law | Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2007 PLP 1017 (YLR)?
This judgment primarily cites: Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 2007 PLP 1017 (YLR)?
The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: Tariq Shamim, J.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Ch. Muhammad Rafiq Jathol for Petitioner.
- Muhammad Arif, Additional Advocate-General.
Headnotes / Summary
S. 491
Three detenus were in the third storey of the police station and fourth one was not found
S.H.O. concerned had informed the Bailiff that he had not arrested detenus as they were not required in any case, who had voluntarily entered the premises of the police station prior to the raid conducted by the Bailiff
Since detenus were neither nominated in any F.I.R. nor were they required by the police of said police station they were set at liberty
Explanation given by the police officer did .not appeal to the mind, District Police Officer was directed by the High Court to probe into the matter and if he would come to a conclusion that any illegality had been committed by S.H.O. or other police officers, he could initiate appropriate action against delinquent officials. Muhammad Arif, Additional Advocate-General. Muhammad Ihsan-ul-Haq, Bailiff. Asif Ali, Inspector.
Judgment & Decree
TARIQ SHAMIM, J.
The detenus Ijaz Ahmad, Altaf and Asghar have been produced by the Bailiff, who has also submitted a detailed report which reveals that the said detenus were found in the third storey of the Police Station and the fourth detenu Muhammad Akhtar was not found. The report further reveals that the said detenus were neither required in any case nor their arrest was entered in any register maintained in the police station. The S.H.O. informed the Bailiff that he had not arrested the detenus as they were not required in any case who had voluntarily entered the premises of the police station prior to the raid conducted by the Bailiff of this Court.
2. Since the detenus are neither nominated in any F.I.R. nor are they required by the police of the said police station, as such they are set at liberty. The explanation given by the police officer does not appeal to the mind. Consequently, the District Police Officer, Gujrat is directed to probe into the matter and if he comes to a conclusion that any illegality has been committed by the S.H.O. or other police officers, he may initiate appropriate action against the delinquent officials. A compliance report shall be submitted to this Court within fifteen days. Disposed off. H.B.T./M-78/L Petition allowed.