Sadiq Hussain vs Deputy Director, Federal Investigation Agency S — 2025 PCrLJ 1145 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE

Case information

Citation: 2025 PCrLJ 1145 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE
Court: Lahore High Court
Year: 2025
Reporter: PCRLJ
Parties: Sadiq Hussain vs Deputy Director, Federal Investigation Agency S
Subject matter: Criminal
Provisions referred to: S. 3; S. 54---F; S. 54; Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)

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Judgment text as reported

Sadiq Hussain VS Deputy Director, Federal Investigation Agency S. 3 (1)---Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898), S. 54---Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)---Status---Federal Investigating Agency is a police force, also vested with powers outlined in S.54 Cr.P.C., which authorizes law enforcement officers to arrest a person (without a warrant) reasonably suspected of committing a cognizable offence or threatening public order or national security---Such powers allow FIA to take immediate action against individuals suspected of violating immigration laws or engaging in unlawful activities, such as human trafficking---Exercise of such powers is subject to legal safeguards to prevent misuse and ensure adherence to fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution---Federal Investigating Agency must justify arrests under S.54 Cr.P.C. based on reasonable suspicion supported by facts and must comply with procedural requirements, including producing arrested person before a Magistrate within 24 hours.

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