| Case ID |
386a7f9f-cf94-4af5-a9a0-283bcdb1dc08 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Revision No.979 of 2006 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 08, 2006 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court dismissed the revision petition filed by the petitioners, Muhammad Irfan and another, who claimed to be juveniles and sought to be tried by a Juvenile Court. The court upheld the decision of the Additional Sessions Judge, Khushab, which had determined that the petitioners were over eighteen years of age based on a medical report. The court found the medical evidence to be credible and noted discrepancies in the petitioners' claims regarding their age, including doubts about the authenticity of the school leaving certificates and other documents submitted as proof of their juvenile status. The court ruled that no legal infirmities were present in the trial court's proceedings and dismissed the petitioners' application for re-examination. |
| Summary |
In the case of Criminal Revision No.979 of 2006, the Lahore High Court examined the claims of petitioners Muhammad Irfan and another, who argued that they should be tried as juveniles under the Juvenile Justice System Ordinance, 2000. The key issues revolved around the determination of their ages at the time of the alleged offenses, for which they faced charges under various sections of the Penal Code including 302 and 364. The court evaluated medical reports indicating the petitioners were over eighteen years old, contrasting with their claims supported by dubious documentation. The court ultimately found the medical evidence compelling, dismissing the petitioners' claims and reinforcing the integrity of the trial court's approach. This case highlights the critical nature of credible evidence in age determination for juvenile justice and emphasizes the court's responsibility to uphold legal standards in such determinations. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Asif Saeed Khan Khosa
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Amir Khan Niazi
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| Petitioners |
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MUHAMMAD IRFAN
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| Respondents |
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ADDITIONAL SESSIONS JUDGE, KHUSHAB
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| Citations |
2008 SLD 6826 = 2008 PCRLJ 451
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Juvenile Justice System Ordinance, 2000
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| Sections |
302,
364,
201,
202,
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