Legal Case Summary

Case Details
Case ID 16a45855-0ac3-4e10-9d64-74e952a68e3b
Body View case body.
Case Number Writ Petition No. 15499 of 1996
Decision Date Oct 23, 1996
Hearing Date
Decision The Lahore High Court disposed of the constitutional petition by directing the District Magistrate and the Superintendent of Police to ensure a faithful investigation into the murder case of Muhammad Yousaf's son. The court emphasized the collective responsibility of the police and the District Magistrate to uphold the law and ensure justice. It highlighted the statutory obligation of police officers to register cognizable offences and condemned the practice of non-registration of FIRs. The court urged proper investigation protocols to be followed and noted the necessity of allowing parties to present their witnesses during the investigation process.
Summary In the case of Muhammad Yousaf vs. Inspector-General of Police, the Lahore High Court addressed serious concerns regarding police negligence in investigating the murder of Yousaf's son. The petitioner had initially registered a case but faced apathy and lack of action from the police despite providing additional information. The court underscored the importance of effective control over the police by the District Magistrate and mandated that the authorities ensure thorough investigations without bias. This case highlights the critical need for accountability in law enforcement and the protection of citizens' rights under the Constitution of Pakistan. The court's ruling reinforces the obligation of police to act promptly and justly in cognizable offences, ensuring that the legal machinery functions as intended to prevent miscarriages of justice.
Court Lahore High Court
Entities Involved Not available
Judges SH. IJAZ NISAR, J
Lawyers M. Yaqoob Asif, Masood Khan
Petitioners MUHAMMAD YOUSAF
Respondents 4 others, INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE
Citations 1997 SLD 410, 1997 PLD 135
Other Citations Ghulam Abbas v. The State PLD 1968 Lah. 101, Riaz Hussain and others v. The State 1986 SCMR 1934, Government of Sindh through the Chief Secretary, Karachi and 4 others v. Raeesa Farooq and others 1994 SCMR 1283, Anwar Ahmad Khan v. The State and another 1996 SCMR 24, Ghulam Shahbaz v. S.H.O., P.S. Saddar, Kehror Pacca, Multan and another PLD 1991 Lah. 241
Laws Involved Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898), Constitution of Pakistan (1973), Police Act (V of 1861)
Sections 156, 154, 199, 4, 9, 10, 14, 23, 29