| Case ID |
3804ebd4-4a91-4321-85fd-e046daca981c |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition No.19 of 1988 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 15, 1989 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 15, 1989 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition for leave to appeal against the Lahore High Court's order, which quashed criminal proceedings against the respondent, an Advocate of the High Court. The court found no error of law or general public importance in the High Court's decision. The petitioners were unable to substantiate their claims regarding the delay in filing the appeal. The court confirmed that the High Court had correctly applied the law, particularly Section 78 of the Pakistan Penal Code, which states that actions taken in accordance with a court's judgment are not offenses. As a result, the Supreme Court upheld the High Court's ruling and dismissed the petition. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around a petition for leave to appeal against a High Court decision that quashed criminal proceedings against Masood Ahmad Dogar, an Advocate. The Supreme Court found that the High Court had correctly interpreted the law as per Article 185(3) of the Constitution of Pakistan, particularly focusing on Section 78 of the Pakistan Penal Code, which protects actions taken under a court's order from being considered criminal offenses. The petitioners failed to demonstrate any significant legal error or question of public importance, leading to the dismissal of their appeal. This case underscores the judiciary's commitment to uphold legal interpretations that protect the rights of advocates and ensure that judicial processes are respected. Keywords such as 'Supreme Court', 'legal appeal', 'criminal proceedings', and 'advocate rights' are essential for understanding the implications of this ruling and its relevance in the context of Pakistani law. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
GHULAM MUJADDID,
JAN
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| Lawyers |
Mian Abdus Sattar Najam,
Syed Inayat Hussain
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| Petitioners |
ABDUL GHANI,
Nazeer Ahmad,
Abdul Haq
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| Respondents |
THE STATE,
Masood Ahmad Dogar
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| Citations |
1989 SLD 1625,
1989 SCMR 1324
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan
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| Sections |
185(3)
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