| Case ID |
d624569c-5318-4346-83b9-986644b4e1e9 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Suo Motu Criminal Original No. 18 in Criminal Misc |
| Decision Date |
Dec 21, 2000 |
| Hearing Date |
Dec 21, 2000 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court convicted the S.H.O. for contempt of court for unlawfully detaining the bailiff and obstructing the recovery of the detenu, Tariq Mehmood. The S.H.O. was sentenced to four months rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs. 5,000, or in default, one month simple imprisonment. The court emphasized that the actions of the S.H.O. showed a severe disregard for the court's authority and obstructed the judicial process. This decision reinforced the court's commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the enforcement of its orders. |
| Summary |
This case involves the Lahore High Court addressing a serious contempt of court issue where the S.H.O. of Police Station Injra unlawfully detained a bailiff who was executing a court order to recover a detenu. The bailiff was forcibly confined in a room, and the S.H.O. attempted to manipulate the records to justify the illegal detention of Tariq Mehmood. The court found the S.H.O.'s actions to be contemptuous, resulting in a conviction and a sentence that included both imprisonment and a financial penalty. This case highlights the importance of respecting judicial processes and the consequences of obstructing justice. Keywords such as 'contempt of court', 'judicial authority', and 'law enforcement accountability' are essential for understanding the implications of this ruling and its relevance in contemporary legal discussions. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
RAJA MUHAMMAD SABIR, J
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| Lawyers |
Raja Saeed Akram,
Syed Sajjad Hussain
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| Petitioners |
Rehmat Gul
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| Respondents |
Sohail Usmani
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| Citations |
2001 SLD 1007,
2001 PCRLJ 798
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| Other Citations |
1989 PCr.LJ 1708
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973,
Contempt of Court Act, 1976
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| Sections |
204,
3/4
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