| Case ID |
d857b9ea-57c9-4792-b7e1-5b30832dbea0 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Constitutional Petition No. 464 of 1977 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 16, 1978 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The proceedings initiated against the petitioner under the Sind Crimes Control Act, 1975 were found to be without lawful authority. The court concluded that the report did not comply with the mandatory requirements set out in section 6 of the Act, as the allegations were vague and lacked necessary particulars. The court quashed the proceedings against the petitioner, thus accepting the petition and granting relief. This judgment underscores the importance of adhering to legal requirements when initiating such proceedings. |
| Summary |
In the case of Ali Ahmed vs. Tribunal And Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Shikar Pur, the Sindh High Court evaluated the validity of proceedings initiated under the Sind Crimes Control Act, 1975. The petitioner challenged the legality of the proceedings on the grounds that the report from the police did not meet the necessary legal standards outlined in section 6 of the Act. The allegations against the petitioner included indecent behavior and public nuisance, but the court found these claims to be unsupported by concrete evidence or specific instances. The judges emphasized the need for clear and detailed accusations to justify legal action. Ultimately, the court quashed the proceedings against the petitioner, highlighting the significance of due process and the rule of law in such matters. This case serves as a critical reference for future cases involving similar legal standards and the importance of legal representation in ensuring justice. Keywords: Sindh High Court, Sind Crimes Control Act, legal proceedings, due process, public nuisance, legal representation, quashed proceedings. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
FAKHRUDDIN G. IBRAHIM,
AJMAL MIAN
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Baloch,
Mr. Sattar Sheikh
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| Petitioners |
Ali Ahmed
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| Respondents |
2 Others,
Tribunal And Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Shikar Pur
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| Citations |
1980 SLD 1800,
1980 PCRLJ 76
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| Other Citations |
1976 P Cr. L J 650,
1977 P Cr. L J 746
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| Laws Involved |
Sind Crimes Control Act, 1975
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| Sections |
6
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