| Case ID |
03f2073d-38db-4a80-88df-57e02145e28a |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition No. 112 of 2020 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 15, 2023 |
| Hearing Date |
Jun 15, 2023 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan granted leave to appeal against the judgment of the Islamabad High Court, which had accepted the revision petition of the respondent. The trial court had previously dismissed the respondent's application for the production of documents necessary for the inquiry. The Supreme Court concluded that an accused can apply for the production of documents even before the trial begins, affirming the necessity for such documents to ascertain the truth in legal proceedings. The Court directed the trial court to reconsider the application of the respondent for the production of documents to ensure justice is served. |
| Summary |
This case involves a significant ruling by the Supreme Court of Pakistan regarding the powers of the trial court under the Criminal Procedure Code. The case emphasizes the rights of the accused to request the production of documents essential for their defense prior to the commencement of trial proceedings. The Supreme Court's decision highlighted the need for a balanced approach in ensuring that both the prosecution and the defense have equal opportunities to present necessary evidence. This ruling reinforces the principles of justice and fair trial, making it a landmark case for future legal proceedings in Pakistan. Keywords: Supreme Court of Pakistan, Criminal Procedure Code, rights of the accused, fair trial, legal proceedings. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Syed Mansoor Ali Shah,
Jamal Khan Mandokhail,
Ayesha A. Malik
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| Lawyers |
Tanveer Iqbal,
Raja Muhammad Shahfqat Abbasi,
Hafiz Bilal Bin Akbar,
Ms. Sidra Fatima Hashmi,
Khawaja Muhammad Farooq Mehta
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| Petitioners |
The STATE
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| Respondents |
Chaudhry MUHAMMAD USMAN
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| Citations |
2023 SLD 2338,
2023 SCMR 1676
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| Other Citations |
Muhammad Rahim v. Emperor AIR 1935 Sindh 13
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)
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| Sections |
94,
265
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