A perusal of bailiff's report Exh.PA. And statements of the detenus, shows that when the bailiff raided Police Station Khudian, he found the detenus in the police lock-up without there being corresponding entry of their arrest in the daily diary, as required under the law. Thus, prima facie, the Inspector has committed an offence under section 344, P.P.C., apart from negligence and inefficiency. The S.P., Kasur is directed to register the case against the S.H.O. On the complaint of the petitioner filed in the Court and proceed with the investigation of the case in accordance with law.
The I.O. Should submit the challan against him after recording the statements of the bailiff, the detenus and the petitioner. The S.P. Should transmit a copy of the F.I.R. To the Deputy Registrar (Judi.) of this Court within seven days. Mr. Barkhurdar, S.D.P.O., Kasur City is present. Office is directed to hand over the relevant documents to him for necessary compliance.
2. As the detenus are nominated accused in the case (F.I.R. No,25/93, dated 8-2-1993, under section 302/148/149, P.P.C., they have been handed over to Barkhurdar S.D.P.O. Kasur City, with the direction that investigation of the case may be entrusted to some other senior police officer, after obtaining orders from the S.P., Kasur.
3. With these observations, this petition is 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.