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1986 P Cr. LJ 2591

LAL vs SAID RASOOL and others

Citation1986 P Cr. LJ 2591
CourtLahore High Court
Case No.Criminal Miscellaneous No. 521-B of 1986
Date-
Judge(s)Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar
ResultOrder accordingly

ORDER

1. The main contention of learned counsel for the petitioner in this case that Sultan Ahmad and Muhammad Feroze, who are alleged to be the witnesses of Nikah, have by way of sworn affidavits, denied t have witnessed the Nikah and that Matiur Rehman's, who is alleged to have performed the Nikah, has also by way of sworn affidavit, denied to have performed the same, has been categorically denied by learner counsel for the respondents. According to him not only both the witnesses had signed the Nikahnama, but the Nikah Khwan had also signed the Nikahnama as well and had filled the columns of the same in his own hand.

2. That being the position, the whole case depends upon the genuineness or otherwise of the Nikahnama. The A.S.I. States that he has received this information and is going to move a Magistrate fc having specimen handwritings of the three persons referred to above for sending the same for comparison to the Finger Print Bureau. Since the whole matter mainly depends upon the opinion of the Finger Print Expert, the A.S.I. Is directed to expedite the matter. In the meantime, it is of no use to keep the petition alive. If the opinion is favourable to the petitioner, he may move a fresh petition before the Court which granted bail in the first instance.

3. This petition stands 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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