SHAHBAZ AKMAL vs State R — 2023 SCMR 421 SUPREME-COURT

Case information

Citation: 2023 SCMR 421 SUPREME-COURT
Court: Supreme Court of Pakistan
Year: 2023
Reporter: SCMR
Parties: SHAHBAZ AKMAL vs State R
Subject matter: Constitutional

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Judgment text as reported

SHAHBAZ AKMAL VS State R. 166---Constitution of Pakistan, Arts. 4(1), 4(2)(a) & 10A---Criminal trial---Strikes by lawyers causing delay in conclusion of trial---Breach of Fundamental rights of accused---Accused person like any other has the inalienable right to 'enjoy the protection of law and to be treated in accordance with law' but if advocates strike and trials are postponed this constitutional right of the accused is negated---If the trial of a detained accused is delayed on account of strike(s), and subsequently, the accused is acquitted then the additional incarceration suffered by the accused would have been detrimental to his liberty---Prestige of the legal profession should not be undermined by advocates who strike for a lesser cause than to protect and defend the Constitution in the public interest.

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