Challan/ Police Report
After investigation of criminal case and resultant arrival by the police at conclusion regarding guilt or innocence of an accused person lie within the domain and prerogative of the police over which no other authority has any control. What a magistrate can insist i.o should be to submit his report under section 173 crpc incorporating […]
Bail & Bail Bond
Bail What is Bail? The word bail is derived from the old French verb baillier which means to give or deliver. Bail in English common law is the freeing or setting at liberty of one arrested or imprisoned upon any action either civil or criminal, on surety taken for his appearance on certain day and […]
Discharge of an Accused / Discharge Report
According to section169 of crpc If upon an investigation under this chapter it appears to the officer in charge of Police station or to the Police officer making the investigation that there is not sufficient evidence or reasonable ground of suspicion to justify the forwarding of the accused to a Magistrate such officer shall if […]
Investigation
As defined in section 4(1) investigation include all the proceeding under crpc for the collection of evidence conducted by Police officer or by any person other than a Magistrate, who is authorized by Magistrate in this behalf. It would be seen from above that investigation consists of steps taken by a Police officer other than […]
Transgender Law in Pakistan
As of my last update in September 2021, Pakistan did not have comprehensive legislation specifically addressing transgender rights. However, there were some significant developments in the country that sought to recognize and protect the rights of transgender law individuals. In 2018, Pakistan’s Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling that recognized the rights of transgender people, […]
Warrant
What is Warrant ?A warrant is a legal document issued by a judge or magistrate that authorizes law enforcement officials to take a specific action, such as making an arrest, conducting a search, or seizing property. Warrants are generally based on probable cause, which means there is a reasonable belief that a crime has been […]
Framing of Charge
What is Charge? In the context of criminal procedure in Section 242 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) pertains to the framing of charges against an accused person. The section outlines the procedure to be followed by a Magistrate or Judge when considering the framing of charges. Here is an explanation of the process […]
Summary Trial
In Pakistan, the legal system provides for summary trials under certain circumstances. Summary trials are typically used for minor offenses and aim to expedite the legal process by providing a quicker resolution without the need for a full trial. Here is an overview of the summary trial procedure in Pakistan. What is Summary Trial? Summary […]
Remand
What is Remand? According to section 167 crpc provides for situation when the investigation cannot be completed within 24 hours. This section is in the nature of an exception to section 61 crpc, which provides that a Police officer shall not detain an arrested person for a longer period than under all the circumstances of […]
FIR /First Information Report
Meaning of FIR What is FIR? First an abbreviation of first information report. The term first information report is construed as the earliest communication or intimation of crime to the state agency to set it in motion to undertake investigation. Such information irrespective of its brevity or length has to convey the relevant information pertaining […]