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Cr. Acq. Appeal No. 296/2013
Muhammad Karim Khan Agha J
Appellant: Noor Ahmed
Respondent No.1: Asadullah Date of Hearing: 06.06.2017 Date of Judgment: 06.06.2016 Appellant Through: Mr. Shahzad Qamar Abbas, Advocate
Respondent No.1 Through: Mr. Hakim Ali Khan, Advocate State Through: Mr. Zafar Ahmed Khan, Addl. P.G
NOOR AHMED S/O HAJI KHAIR MUHAMMAD V/S ASSADULLAH S/O GHULAM FAROOQ & ANOTHER Sindh High Court, Karachi
Law: Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
Section: 489(F),448,506(B)
Case Summary
Noor Ahmed filed an appeal against the acquittal of Asadullah, who was initially convicted for issuing bounced cheques and related criminal offenses. The dispute arose from a business partnership and joint property transactions. The complainant admitted receiving part of the alleged amount, and evidence showed the FIR was likely lodged due to a property/business dispute rather than fraud. The High Court held that the acquittal was well-reasoned, lawful, and supported by evidence, and interference was not warranted. The appeal against acquittal was dismissed.
Sections Used
Section 489(F) PPC – Cheque dishonor / Fraud by Cheque
Section 448 PPC – House trespass / Property encroachment