| Case ID |
15dbd67e-4eec-4c3c-8966-68c7864dbaf6 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Miscellaneous No.1108/11 of 2000 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 26, 2000 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court found that police officials had tampered with records and misused their authority to extract money from innocent individuals. The court directed that relevant documentation, including the petition and reports, be sent to high-ranking officials in the Police Department for further inquiry. If the accused police officers were found guilty, appropriate departmental action was to be taken against them. The court ordered the immediate release of the detenus, Muhammad Sadiq and Sajid, who had been held unlawfully. The case highlighted serious misconduct by law enforcement and emphasized the importance of accountability in the justice system. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the unlawful detention of two individuals, Muhammad Sadiq and Sajid, by police officers in Sargodha. The petition for habeas corpus revealed that the police had not only failed to provide evidence for the detention but also manipulated records to justify their actions. The court, upon reviewing the bailiff's report and medical evidence indicating police torture, determined that the detainees had been wrongfully arrested and subjected to illegal practices by the police. The High Court's ruling emphasized the need for integrity within law enforcement, asserting that any officers found guilty of misconduct would face departmental action. This case serves as a critical reminder of the judiciary's role in upholding rights against abuse of power, and it reflects ongoing issues within the criminal justice system regarding police accountability and the protection of citizens' rights. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
KHAWAJA MUHAMMAD SHARIF, J
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| Lawyers |
Nazir Ahmad Ghazi
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| Petitioners |
Mehr MUHAMMAD HAFEEZ
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| Respondents |
D.I.G. and others
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| Citations |
2001 SLD 920,
2001 PCRLJ 1363
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)
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| Sections |
491
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