HAZAR KHAN vs STATE S — 2026 PCrLJ 85 QUETTA-HIGH-COURT-BALOCHISTAN

Case information

Citation: 2026 PCrLJ 85 QUETTA-HIGH-COURT-BALOCHISTAN
Court: Balochistan High Court
Year: 2026
Reporter: PCRLJ
Parties: HAZAR KHAN vs STATE S
Subject matter: Criminal
Provisions referred to: S. 9

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Judgment text as reported

HAZAR KHAN VS STATE S.9(2), Sr. No.9---Police Rules 1934, Chapter XXV, R.25.2(3)---Police Order (22 of 2002), Art.18---Possession and transportation of narcotic substances---Appreciation of evidence---Complainant as Investigating Officer---Prosecution alleged recovery of 07 kilogram Methamphetamine (Ice) from accused---Record showed that same police officer acted as Seizing Officer, complainant and Investigating Officer, performing a three-in-one role---Investigating Officer must remain impartial and cannot become part of prosecution party---Honest investigation requires neutrality and transparency---Fair investigation is fundamental right of accused---Due to absence of impartial investigation, conviction was set aside and appeal allowed.

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