AKBER vs PROVINCE OF SINDH Ss — 2022 YLRN 56 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDH

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AKBER VS PROVINCE OF SINDH Ss. 42, 43, 44 & 45---Harassment at the hands of police---Investigation of criminal case---Petitioner sought protection for himself and his family at hands of police during investigation of case--- Validity--- Unearthing crimes always required a good coordination of right and obligation---Failure in establishing faith and confidence in public not only resulted in keeping police officials wandering in search of assistance but would also leave a door open for criminals to take role of helper thereby threatening concept of society even---High Court restrained police officials from causing harassment on pretext of inquiry or information which could cause mental agony to citizens---High Court directed that if any assistance was found necessary, then proper procedure was to be followed---High Court further directed Inspector-General of Police to ensure that every single police official should follow procedure and lawful authority would not be allowed to be turned into harassment or an illegality---Constitutional petition was allowed accordingly.

AKBER vs PROVINCE OF SINDH Ss — 2022 YLRN 56 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDH

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