“Section 302 PPC Murder Case in Pakistan: Acquittal and 14-Year Sentence Explained”
Table of Contents 1. Introduction This case involves a murder. The victims were the complainant’s son and the sister of one of the accused. The police charged the accused under sections 302, 364, 147, and 149 PPC. These sections deal with murder, kidnapping for murder, and rioting. 2. Delay in FIR and Postmortem The FIR […]
Narcotics Case Judgment in Pakistan
Table of Contents 1. Introduction The Supreme Court of Pakistan decided a narcotics case on 22 September 2020. The accused, Naveed Akhtar, faced charges under Section 9(c) of the Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997. The Court upheld his conviction and dismissed his appeal. 2. Case Title and Citation 3. Facts of the Case Police […]
“How to Cancel an FIR in Pakistan: Legal Process and Requirements”
Quashing of an FIR: Legal Grounds and Court Process Introduction Quashing an FIR (First Information Report) is a legal process where the court cancels an FIR to stop wrongful prosecution. Courts use this power carefully to ensure justice. This article explains when an FIR can be quashed and how courts handle such cases. Law for […]
Pakistan Supreme Court Orders Video Evidence in Drug Cases
Supreme Court Orders Video Evidence in Narcotics Cases Table of Contents Introduction The Supreme Court of Pakistan, in case 2024 SCMR 934, directed law enforcement agencies to record video and take photographs during narcotics-related arrests. Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, along with Justices Amin-ud-Din Khan and Athar Minallah, granted bail to Zahid Sarfaraz Gill due […]