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SHAHID JAVED vs GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN through Secretary Ministry of Interior, Islamabad R — 2026 PLD 195 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE

Case information

Citation
2026 PLD 195 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE
Court
Lahore High Court
Year
2026
Reporter
PLD
Parties
SHAHID JAVED vs GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN through Secretary Ministry of Interior, Islamabad R
Subject matter
Criminal

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Judgment text as reported

SHAHID JAVED VS GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN through Secretary Ministry of Interior, Islamabad R.22(2)(b)---Passport Control List (PCL)---Placement and retention of citizen's name---Scope---Criminal case, mere registration of---Whether sufficient ground for international travel restriction---Presumption of innocence---Scope---Power to curtail a citizen's mobility cannot rest solely with the administrative machinery or law enforcement agencies, and any such action must be rooted in legal authority exercised in accordance with principles of fairness and accountability---The presumption of innocence remains intact unless and until a finding of guilt is recorded by a Court of law---Mere involvement in criminal case would not restrict international travel especially when accused is granted bail---Unsubstantiated fear of flight risk, does not suffice unless there is a demonstrated pattern of evasion or misconduct, on part of a citizen, justifying such limitations.

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