| Case ID |
44d447ca-3d4d-466e-b75c-2694e5209fc0 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. Mics. No. 6936-H of 2018 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 29, 2018 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 29, 2018 |
| Decision |
The court ordered the release of the detenues as they were not required by the police. The court emphasized the importance of maintaining manual records in police stations alongside the newly introduced online system. It was highlighted that the current practice of neglecting manual entries could lead to potential misuse and misrepresentation of data. The court directed the Inspector General of Police to ensure that all police stations maintain their manual registers properly and take action against any negligence. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the habeas corpus petition filed to recover certain detenues from police custody. The court's investigation revealed significant procedural lapses regarding the maintenance of police records, particularly the manual Roznamcha, which is critical for documenting arrests. The court found that the online system adopted by police stations was being misused to evade proper record-keeping, raising concerns about accountability and transparency within law enforcement. The decision underscored the necessity for a dual system of record-keeping that includes both manual and electronic entries to prevent potential abuses of power and ensure the rights of detained individuals are respected. This case highlights the ongoing challenges within the criminal justice system in Pakistan and the need for reform to protect citizens' liberties. Keywords: habeas corpus, police records, legal reform, accountability, transparency, criminal procedure. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
IBAD-UR-REHMAN LODHI
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Muhammad Tahir Iqbal,
Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb Khan, A.A.G.
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| Petitioners |
Muhammad Hanif,
Rashid,
Mola Bakhsh,
Muhammad Fraz,
Muhammad Saifal
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| Respondents |
S.H.O. POLICE STATION SADDAR JAMPUR, DISTRICT RAJANPUR,
Wasim Khan D.I.G./R.P.O.,
Arif S.P. (Legal), Multan,
Inspector,
S.I.
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| Citations |
2019 SLD 39,
2019 PLJ 131
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Police Rules, 1934
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| Sections |
491,
R.22.4
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