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Case ID f788165c-269a-49b8-8fad-4ff542155f15
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Case Number Criminal Revision No. 124 of 2020
Decision Date Feb 23, 2021
Hearing Date Feb 23, 2021
Decision The Lahore High Court accepted the revision petition, modifying the judgment dated 24.01.2020 of the learned Appellate Court. The judgment dated 23.07.2019 of the learned trial Court was set aside, directing that a de novo trial be held. The court found that the trial process had significant procedural flaws, including the improper recording of witness statements and violation of the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code. The court emphasized the necessity of following legal procedures to ensure fairness and justice in the trial process.
Summary In the case of Criminal Revision No. 124 of 2020 heard by the Lahore High Court, significant legal principles were examined under the Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898). The court focused on the procedural integrity of trials, emphasizing that separate charges must be framed for distinct offences as mandated by Section 233. The case arose from an FIR alleging serious offences against the petitioners, who were accused of causing injuries to the complainant. The trial court's original proceedings were flawed, leading to a conviction that was later set aside by the appellate court. The High Court ruled that the trial must be conducted anew, ensuring adherence to legal standards. This case highlights the critical importance of procedural correctness in criminal proceedings, reinforcing the legal rights of accused individuals and the necessity for courts to maintain rigorous standards in the administration of justice. Keywords such as 'criminal procedure', 'legal rights', 'trial integrity', and 'justice system' are crucial for SEO optimization.
Court Lahore High Court
Entities Involved Not available
Judges MUHAMMAD TARIQ ABBASI
Lawyers Malik Asif Taufique, Sajjad Hussain Bhatti, Mehmood Azam Baloch
Petitioners AZHAR MANZOOR, NIGHAT SULTANA
Respondents THE STATE, Mst. Manzoor Begum
Citations 2021 SLD 2525, 2021 PCRLJ 1212
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)
Sections 233, 356, 342