1. The grievance made in this petition is that the police has illegally refused to register a cross-case.
2. The report was called for and the position taken therein is that the cross-version was reported later to the report made by the opposite party on the basis of which the case pertaining to the incident was registered under sections 307, 148 and 149, P.P.C. It is further stated in the report that on investigation the cross-version was considered to be baseless and that the petitioner party is the aggressor. Cross-firing by the parties is admitted. Learned Assistant Advocate-General states that in the circumstances the police should have registered the case on the basis of the cross-version and the question as to which party is the aggressor will be determined by the Court itself. It is added that the police cannot refuse to register a case on the plea that the investigation conducted by it reveals that the version is incorrect and baseless. Reference is made to Muhammad Ibrahim v.
3. S.H.O. Police Station Mansehra and another PLD 1983 Pesh. 229 and Akram A.I Shah v. Station House Officer, Police Station Kotwali Kasur and others PLD 1979 Lah. 320. The law enjoins upon the police to register the counter-version and to proceed with the investigation in accordance with law. The respondent S.H.O. Is directed to register a case on the basis of the counter-version and to proceed with the investigation according to law. With the above observation the petition stands accepted.
4. H.B.T/A-605/L 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.