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2010 YLR 2066

Malik MUHAMMAD KHAN vs INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE PUNJAB, and

Citation2010 YLR 2066
CourtLahore High Court
Case No.Writ Petition No,418 of 2009
Date2009-04-06
Judge(s)Ch. Mahmood Akhtar Khan
ResultPetition accepted

ORDER

' CH. MAHMOOD AKHTAR KHAN, J.-Case was registered vide F.I.R. No,356, dated 26-7-2008 for offence under section 489-F, P.P.C, against respondent No,6. He obtained pre-arrest bail from the Court of learned Addl. Sessions Judge, Rawalpindi and was on the same position when respondent No,3 issued impugned order dated 19-11-2008 that not to arrest respondent No,6 till the report of Handwriting Expert.

2. In the light of contention raised by learned counsel record has been perused with the assistance of learned A.A.-G. It transpired that respondent No,3 issued impugned order dated 19-11-2000 for suspension of arrest of the accused/ respondent No,6 without having lawful authority. As the investigation of the case never been entrusted to him by the Additional Inspector-General of Police under Article 18(6) of Police Order, 2002. Learned A.A.-G. Also supported the contention raised by learned counsel for the petitioner.

' In view of above situation, this writ petition is accepted. The impugned order dated 19-11-2008 passed by respondent No,3 is hereby set aside and the Investigating Officer is directed to investigate the case purely on merit. revisions by the competent authorities. Therefore, it is advisable to consult the official sources or legal professionals for the most up-to-date and accurate information.

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