| Case ID |
3d8027ce-30ae-48ef-bd45-fa883ec9265c |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Revision No. 15 of 2021 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 31, 2021 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 22, 2021 |
| Decision |
The court allowed the petition and set aside the order dated 03.03.2021 passed by the Additional Sessions Judge-II, Quetta. The trial court was directed to re-examine the accused under Section 342 of the Criminal Procedure Code, facilitating the accused's right to explain his position regarding the inquiry report produced by the representative of the PHE Department. The court emphasized the importance of putting all incriminating evidence to the accused to safeguard his interests and ensure a fair trial. |
| Summary |
In the case of Criminal Revision No. 15 of 2021, the Balochistan High Court addressed critical issues surrounding the examination of accused individuals under Section 342 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The case involved the accused, NASEER AHMED, who was charged under multiple sections of the Penal Code, including 302 (murder) and 324 (attempted murder). The court highlighted the necessity of allowing the accused to respond to incriminating evidence presented after their initial statements. The ruling underscored the legal obligation of the court to ensure that all evidence is put before the accused, thereby upholding the principles of justice and fair play in legal proceedings. The decision has implications for future cases regarding the rights of the accused and the procedural requirements for evidence presentation in criminal trials. |
| Court |
Balochistan High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ABDUL HAMEED BALOCH, J
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| Lawyers |
Amir Lehri,
Syed Ayaz Zahoor,
Wajahat Ghaznavi
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| Petitioners |
NASEER AHMED
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| Respondents |
The STATE
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| Citations |
2022 SLD 2146,
2022 MLD 1570
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| Other Citations |
2020 SCMR 321,
2007 MLD 599,
Muhammad Shah v. State 2010 SCMR 1009,
2010 YLR 914,
PLD 2013 Sindh 214
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)
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| Sections |
302,
324,
34,
342
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