PLD 1949

P (PLP)

FAQIR MUHAMMAD‑Accused‑Petitioner Versus CROWN‑Complainant‑Respondent

Jurisdiction / Court
Decided Date
Criminal Revision No 18 of 1949, decided on 16th August 1949, under section 439 of the Criminal Procedure Code for revision of an order of the Sessions Judge is Baluchistan, dated 20th June 1949.
Honorable Judges
Saker, J. C.
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation P (PLP)
Forum / Court
Bench Members Saker, J. C.
Parties FAQIR MUHAMMAD‑Accused‑Petitioner Versus CROWN‑Complainant‑Respondent
Primary Law This petition has been filed against an interlocutory order dealing with a question of procedure only. While a High Court has power to interfere with the proceedings of a lower Court at any stage, that power must be used very sparingly and only when grave injustice is likely to be done.
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Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in P (PLP)?

This judgment primarily cites: This petition has been filed against an interlocutory order dealing with a question of procedure only. While a High Court has power to interfere with the proceedings of a lower Court at any stage, that power must be used very sparingly and only when grave injustice is likely to be done. as referenced in Pakistani case law index.

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The case was heard and decided by the bench comprising: Saker, J. C..

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Laws Cited

This petition has been filed against an interlocutory order dealing with a question of procedure only. While a High Court has power to interfere with the proceedings of a lower Court at any stage, that power must be used very sparingly and only when grave injustice is likely to be done.

Headnotes / Summary

Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898), S. 439

High Court will interfere with an interlocutory order of lower Court dealing with a question of procedure only when grave injustice is likely to be done.