| Citation(s) |
|---|
| 2025 SLG 1172 2025 SLD 1172 = 2025 LHC 2439 |
Lahore High Court
Crl. Misc. No.1620-M of 2024.
Mr. Justice Muhammad Amjad Rafiq
S.No. of order/ Proceedings Date of order/ Proceedings Order with signature of Judge, and that of parties of counsel, where necessary. 17.04.2025. Mahar Muhammad Nawaz Naul, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Muhammad Ali Shahab, Deputy Prosecutor General with Akhtar, Station House Officer. Rao Nazeer Fareed, Advocate for respondent No.4.
Crl. Misc. No.1620-M of 2024.
Mr. Justice Muhammad Amjad Rafiq
S.No. of order/ Proceedings Date of order/ Proceedings Order with signature of Judge, and that of parties of counsel, where necessary. 17.04.2025. Mahar Muhammad Nawaz Naul, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Muhammad Ali Shahab, Deputy Prosecutor General with Akhtar, Station House Officer. Rao Nazeer Fareed, Advocate for respondent No.4.
Munawar Ali.
VS
. Addl. Sessions Judge, etc.
Law: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
Section: 13
Law: Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898
Section: 540,94
Law: Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984
Section: 14, 74, 76, 77, 159, 160
Case Summary:Forgery Allegation
This case involves allegations of document forgery and criminal impersonation. The petitioner, Munawar Ali, allegedly impersonated an insurance agent and coerced a hospital into giving a false statement. Upon refusal, he allegedly took letterheads and fabricated fake medical certificates to deprive a TCS employee of a medical claim. The court proceedings focus on the admissibility of evidence and protection against self-incrimination.
Sections / Articles Used:
| Law | Section / Article | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Constitution of Pakistan (1973) | Article 13 | Protection against self-incrimination |
| Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.) | Section 540 | Power to summon any witness |
| Section 94 | Power to require production of documents | |
| Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984 | Article 14 | Consent-based document production |
| Article 74 | Definition of secondary evidence | |
| Article 76 | Conditions for allowing secondary evidence | |
| Article 77 | Requirement of notice before secondary evidence | |
| Article 159 | Use of document when called and produced | |
| Article 160 | Restriction on later use of refused documents |
ORDER