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PLJ 2018 Lahore 139

MUHAMMAD NAWAZ vs EX-OFFICIO JUSTICE OF PEACE & others

CitationPLJ 2018 Lahore 139
CourtLahore High Court
Case No.W.P. No, 91310 of 2017
Date2017-10-19
Judge(s)Muhammad Qasim Khan
ResultPetition disposed of.

ORDER

Submits that Respondent No, 2 has moved application under Section 22-A(6), Cr.P.C. by concocting false story and has obtained impugned order dated 16-10-2017 with mala fide intention; therefore, the same is liable to be set aside.

2. After hearing the learned counsel and going through the available record, I find no illegality or material irregularity or jurisdictional defect in the order impugned herein. Furthermore, the stance taken by the petitioner in this petition based on factual controversy, which needs recording of evidence and this exercise cannot be made by this Court in writ jurisdiction. However, if the impugned order has been implemented, then Investigating Officer of the said case shall first carry out the investigation; join the petitioner with investigation; record his oral/documentary version and during investigation, if he comes to the conclusion that sufficient incriminating material is available on the file to connect the petitioner and others with the commission of offence; he will obtain opinion from the concerned legal cell and only then he will proceed for the arrest of accused.

3. With the above direction this petition stand disposed of 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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