Mirza Yahya Baig vs State Ss — 2026 PCrLJ 638 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE

Case information

Citation: 2026 PCrLJ 638 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE
Court: Lahore High Court
Year: 2026
Reporter: PCRLJ
Parties: Mirza Yahya Baig vs State Ss
Subject matter: Criminal
Provisions referred to: Penal Code (XLV of 1860)

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Judgment text as reported

Mirza Yahya Baig VS State Ss. 154 & 498---Penal Code (XLV of 1860), Ss. 420, 467 & 471---Cheating, forgery and use of forged documents---Pre-arrest bail, refusal of---First Information Report through attorney---Accused persons sought pre-arrest bail in a case which was registered on the statement of attorney appointed by owner of property in question---Validity---Attorney of a person can lodge FIR with police and can also initiate criminal proceedings before Court for the interest of his principal---If proceedings before Court are initiated by principal, and he becomes unavailable or incapacitated, the attorney can also continue it on his behalf with the permission of the Court---Court should also encourage such practice keeping in view the hardships involved in the case to reduce delays in criminal process which would restore confidence of public on Courts of law for acquisition or regulation of their rights---Court should decide the matter on production of relevant evidence only that can also be recorded by using modern techniques like through online applications---Misuse of process by attorney, through registration of false FIR or filing of private complaint, can well be met through sound remedial measures including action pursuant to Ss.181, 182, 211, 213 and 250, P.P.C.---First Information Report could be registered through attorney---Accused persons were not entitled to be granted pre-arrest bail within the contemplation of Ss. 497/498, Cr.P.C.---Pre-arrest bail application was dismissed accordingly.

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