1984 PLP 1458 (MLD)
ZAKA A. MALIK — Petitioner Versus Mian SAEED AKHTAR — Respondent
| Citation | 1984 PLP 1458 (MLD) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | Rustam S. Sidhwa, J |
| Parties | ZAKA A. MALIK — Petitioner Versus Mian SAEED AKHTAR — Respondent |
| Primary Law | Penal Code (XLV of 1860) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1984 PLP 1458 (MLD)?
This judgment primarily cites: Penal Code (XLV of 1860) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1984 PLP 1458 (MLD)?
The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: Rustam S. Sidhwa, J.
Q3: What is the official citation format for this judgment on Pakistan Law Portal?
Cite this legal precedent as: 1984 PLP 1458 (MLD) (ZAKA A. MALIK — Petitioner Versus Mian SAEED AKHTAR — Respondent). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.
Laws Cited
Representation
- Salim Ahmad Malik for Petitioner.
Headnotes / Summary
S. 174--Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898), S. 561-A--Quashing of proceedings--Show-cause notice, for initiation of proceedings under S. 174, P.P.C. validity of--Contention that once evidence of a witness stood recorded, no justification remained for taking proceedings thereafter under S. 174, P.P.C.--Contention, held, correct--Proceedings quashed, in circumstance. Imtiaz Ahmad for the State.
Judgment & Decree
Criminal Miscellaneous No. 209/Q of 1983, decided on 20th March, 1984.
S. 174--Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898), S. 561-A--Quashing of proceedings--Show-cause notice, for initiation of proceedings under S. 174, P.P.C. validity of--Contention that once evidence of a witness stood recorded, no justification remained for taking proceedings thereafter under S. 174, P.P.C.--Contention, held, correct--Proceedings quashed, in circumstance. Salim Ahmad Malik for Petitioner. Imtiaz Ahmad for the State. With the assistance of the learned counsel for the State I have gone through the record. It appears that after the evidence of Zakal A. Malik, Handwriting Expert, petitioner, was concluded on 13-8-1983, the trial Magistrate, respondent, issued a notice to the petitioner on, 25-8-1983 under section 90, Cr.P.C. read with section 174, P.P.C. Learned counsel for the State concedes that once the evidence of the petitioner stood recorded, no justification remained for taking any proceedings thereafter under the said sections. In these circumstances this petition is accepted and the proceedings commenced by Mian Saeed Akhar, M. I. C., Sialkot, respondent, against the petitioner under section 90, Cr.P.C. read with section 174, P.P.C. are hereby quashed. S. G. D. Proceedings quashed.