| Case ID |
1a2ad1ed-3714-4029-9f31-b384c276ce9b |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Misc. No. 15-Q of 2004 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 17, 2004 |
| Hearing Date |
Feb 17, 2004 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court upheld the order of the Additional Sessions Judge which dismissed the criminal revision petition filed by Mst. Noor Bhari against the Judicial Magistrate's order. The court found that the learned Magistrate had the jurisdiction to take cognizance of the case and that the proceedings were conducted in accordance with the law. The High Court noted that the allegations made in the private complaint warranted the summoning of the accused to face trial, and the decision of the lower courts did not suffer from any illegality or irregularity. Consequently, the petition was dismissed, affirming the lower court's findings and ensuring that justice was served in accordance with the established legal principles. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around a criminal procedure where Mst. Noor Bhari challenged the dismissal of her revision petition concerning a private complaint filed against her and others for serious offenses under the Pakistan Penal Code. The Lahore High Court reviewed the proceedings and found that the learned Magistrate acted within his jurisdiction. The decision highlights the importance of proper legal processes in criminal cases and reinforces the principle that cases with interconnected facts should ideally be tried together. The ruling emphasizes the need for clear legal frameworks in dealing with serious allegations such as murder and assault, ensuring that the rights of all parties are respected while maintaining the integrity of the legal system. Keywords: Lahore High Court, Criminal Procedure, Pakistan Penal Code, jurisdiction, legal principles, justice, trial, criminal complaint, serious offenses. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court, Multan Bench
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
NASIM SABIR, J.
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Muhammad Anwar-ul-Haq
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| Petitioners |
Mst. NOOR BHARI
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| Respondents |
another,
STATE
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| Citations |
2004 SLD 3932,
2004 PLJ 542
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
561-A,
337-F(v),
337-A(ii),
452,
148,
149
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