| Case ID |
16709ff0-6368-4ecd-8167-4a1aaeef7efe |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Revision No. 65 of 1972 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 18, 1973 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The revision application was dismissed by the Sindh High Court, which upheld the decision of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate who had previously dismissed a complaint filed by the applicant, Muhammad Soofan. The court found that there were no sufficient grounds to proceed with the case against the respondents, particularly noting that the main evidence did not implicate them in wrongful confinement. The allegations were deemed not credible, and the court concluded that the findings of the lower court were justified and supported by the evidence presented. |
| Summary |
In the case of Muhammad Soofan vs. The State and others, the Sindh High Court addressed a revision application concerning a complaint of wrongful confinement. The applicant, a Head Constable, alleged that he was wrongfully detained by the respondents, including a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police. The court examined the evidence, including the testimony of multiple witnesses, and found that the claims were unsubstantiated. The dismissal of the complaint by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate was upheld, reinforcing the importance of credible evidence in criminal proceedings. The ruling emphasizes the role of preliminary inquiries in assessing the validity of complaints before proceeding with legal actions. This case highlights the critical nature of evidence and the judicial process in addressing allegations of wrongful confinement and conspiracy. Keywords such as wrongful confinement, criminal procedure, and preliminary inquiry are crucial for understanding the legal context of this case. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ABDUL HAQEE KURESHI, J
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Haji Mohammad Memon,
Mr. Abdul Aziz
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Soofan
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| Respondents |
The State,
Mohd. Amin Qureshi,
Mohd. Anwar Shaikh,
Khalifa Haji Ghulam Hussain
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| Citations |
1975 SLD 906,
1975 PCRLJ 255
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Pakistan Penal Code,
Code of Criminal Procedure
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| Sections |
220,
343,
500,
109,
203,
202
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