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Shah Agha vs State art — 2025 PCrLJ 523 PESHAWAR-HIGH-COURT

Case information

Citation
2025 PCrLJ 523 PESHAWAR-HIGH-COURT
Court
Peshawar High Court
Year
2025
Reporter
PCRLJ
Parties
Shah Agha vs State art

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Judgment text as reported

Shah Agha VS State art. 164---Recording of statement through video link---Evidence recorded through modern device---Scope---application of petitioner to examine the complainant of the case through video link as the said complainant was residing at Germany was dismissed---Validity---Record showed that the accused/respondent did not seriously challenge the impugned order, however, he showed apprehensions qua the identity of the complainant and in that regard he made reference to his card issued by the German authorities---When accused/respondent was confronted that what prejudice would be caused to the accused if the complainant was examined through a video link, he was unable to submit any satisfactory answer---In today's age of technology examination of witnesses or conducting Court proceedings through video link/conference neads to be encouraged---accordingly, the impugned order passed by Trial Court was set-aside and Trial Court was directed to make necessary arrangement to examine the complainant through video link---Identity of the complainant was to be ascertained before recording his statement---Criminal revision petition was allowed, in circumstances.

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