| Case ID |
2ba6f9e0-aa6b-4a1c-94f2-b749cb1f8e4a |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 2994 of 2020 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 20, 2021 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Islamabad High Court ruled in favor of the petitioner, Mst. Rukhsana Bangash, regarding the call up notices issued by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The court found that the notices were issued in violation of legal requirements and declared them invalid. The court emphasized that the petitioner had the right to know the details and reasons for being called as a witness or accused. The court confirmed the bail for the petitioner, stating that NAB had no intention to arrest her at the moment, and any future actions regarding arrest must consider the court's prior observations. The decision reinforced the need for NAB to provide clear and necessary information in future call up notices, ensuring compliance with legal standards. |
| Summary |
The case involved Mst. Rukhsana Bangash petitioning against call up notices from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The Islamabad High Court determined that the notices did not meet legal standards as outlined in previous case law. The court highlighted the necessity for NAB to disclose specific allegations and details in their notices. The ruling not only confirmed the bail for the petitioner but also set a precedent for how NAB should handle inquiries and investigations, ensuring that individuals are treated fairly and informed adequately about the nature of allegations against them. This case underscores the importance of due process in legal proceedings and the rights of individuals under investigation, aligning with constitutional guarantees. Keywords: National Accountability Bureau, Islamabad High Court, call up notice, bail before arrest, due process, constitutional rights. |
| Court |
Islamabad High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Aamir Farooq,
Tariq Mehmood,
Jahangiri
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| Lawyers |
Farooq H. Naek, Advocate Supreme Court,
Aqeel Akhtar
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| Petitioners |
Mst. Rukhsana Bangash
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| Respondents |
4 Others,
Chairman, National Accountability Bureau (NAB)
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| Citations |
2021 SLD 2598,
2021 PCRLJ 1813
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| Other Citations |
PLD 2012 SC 903,
PLD 2007 Kar. 469,
2014 PCr.LJ 1378
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| Laws Involved |
National Accountability Ordinance, 1999,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
9(b),
19,
199
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