' The instant case was registered on 11-4-1999 on the statement of one Riaz Ahmad under section 302/464/148/149, P.P.C. Against the petitioner and others. The main grievance of the petitioner is that already three investigations had taken place and challan was submitted but later on 19-10- 1999 cognizance was also taken by the trial Court. Thereafter, respondent No,1, I.-G. Ordered for re- investigation on the application of the complainant which is being held by Ghulam Sarwar D.S.P., Crime Branch, Lahore.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the matter has been sent to the Court and now the case is fixed for framing of charge on 31-1-2000. He submits that further investigation into the case would be futility in the process of law.
3. On the other hand learned counsel for the complainant submits that there is no bar on re- investigation. He further submits that if investigation is stopped by Court it would be tantamount to quashment of investigation. He has relied upon PCr.LJ 1987 SC 30, PU 1999 SC 85 (sic) and 1999 PCr.0 1117.
4. On the other hand learned Additional A.-G. Submits that even in the reinvestigation, opinion given by the Investigation Officer about guilt or innocence is not binding on the Court and the Court as to decide the matter on the evidence produced before him.
5. I have heard the learned counsel for the parties. The instant case was registered in April, 1999.
Already 9 months have passed, three investigations have already taken place. Ghulam Sarwar D.S.P., Crime Branch has stated that the case is being re-investigated by him. More than one year has passed but the investigation is not completed so far although, the challan under section 344, Cr.P.C. Is required to be submitted within 14 days. This Court and the Hon'ble Supreme Court has deprecated this practice of reinvestigation. Keeping in view the above circumstances, this petition is accepted and further investigation is stopped. If there is any evidence or material which is necessary to be placed on record, can be palced before the trial Court at the time of trial. Learned trial Court is directed to expedite the matter as early as possible as it is alleged that accused with the connivance of the police are playing hide and seek with the Court since long time. With these observations this petition stands disposed of.