SAMIULLAH vs SPECIAL JUDGE ANTI RAPE/SESSIONS JUDGE, SARIAB DIVISION S — 2023 PLD 46 QUETTA-HIGH-COURT-BALOCHISTAN

Case information

Citation: 2023 PLD 46 QUETTA-HIGH-COURT-BALOCHISTAN
Court: Balochistan High Court
Year: 2023
Reporter: PLD
Parties: SAMIULLAH vs SPECIAL JUDGE ANTI RAPE/SESSIONS JUDGE, SARIAB DIVISION S
Subject matter: Criminal
Provisions referred to: S. 540---P; S. 540

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Judgment text as reported

SAMIULLAH VS SPECIAL JUDGE ANTI RAPE/SESSIONS JUDGE, SARIAB DIVISION S. 540---Power to summon material witness or examine person present---Scope---Section 540, Cr.P.C., is divided into two parts---First part is discretionary, while the second part is mandatory---Powers under the second part can only be exercised when the Court is satisfied that further cross-examination will be essential for the just decision of the case---Section 540, Cr.P.C. imposes responsibility upon the Court that these powers must be exercised with due care and caution---Court cannot use these powers to advance the cause of the prosecution or defense, but these powers are only meant to advance the cause of justice---Powers under S. 540, Cr.P.C. are not meant to fill in the gaps or lacunas left by the parties to the proceedings.

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