SC warns of suo motu notice if FIR of attack on Imran not registered in 24 hours

[HAIDER]

SC warns of suo motu notice if FIR of attack on Imran not registered in 24 hours​

Haseeb Bhatti Published November 7, 2022 Updated about 4 hours ago




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The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday directed Punjab police chief Faisal Shahkar to register a first information report (FIR) of the gun attack on PTI chief Imran Khan within 24 hours.
The PTI chief was injured during a gun attack while leading the party’s long march in Punjab’s Wazirabad on November 3. A PTI supporter, Muazzam Nawaz, was killed in the incident while 14 others, including Imran, were wounded.
The matter was raised at the hearing of a contempt plea filed by the interior ministry against Imran for allegedly flouting a May 25 order of the apex court that defined the limits for the party’s ‘Azadi March’ gathering in Islamabad at the time.
A five-member bench, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial and comprising Justice Ijazul Ahsan, Justice Muneeb Akhtar, Justice Yahya Afridi and Justice Mazahar Akbar Naqvi, heard the plea.
During the hearing, CJP Bandial warned of taking suo motu notice if the FIR of the attack was not registered.
He also asked Punjab inspector general (IG), who joined the hearing from the SC’s Lahore registry via video link, why the FIR was not registered.
“Tell us when the FIR will be registered,” he said, adding that there should be a concrete reason for not registering the FIR.
CJP Bandial observed that it had been 90 hours since the attack but the FIR had not yet been registered.
“How will an investigation be initiated without it? And without an FIR, even evidence can be altered,” he added.
IG Shahkar — who has decided to part ways with the Punjab government and refused to work with the current political setup in the province led by Chief Minister Parvez Elahi — informed the court that “we have spoken to the Punjab CM regarding the registration of the FIR and he has expressed some reservations”.
He further said a FIR should also be registered on the complaint of the heirs of the man who was killed in the incident.
Shahkar remarked that Punjab had seen “eight IG’s being replaced in four years”.
At that, the CJP remarked, “Don’t tell us what options the police have […] the criminal justice system and delivery of justice is our topmost priority.
“Work according to the law, the court is with you,” the CJP told the IG.
The CJP then directed Shahkar to probe the matter, assuring him that nobody would interfere in his work till the time he was posted as the IG.
“IG sahib, you do your job. If someone interferes, the court will interfere in their work,” he said.
Warning of taking a suo motu notice if the FIR was not registered, the CJP said, “IG sahib, you will be answerable in the sou motu notice.
“There was an attempt to kill a national leader, realise the sensitivity of the matter. Investigate, collect evidence and get a forensic [analysis] conducted.”

Deadlock over FIR​

A deadlock over the registration of a case for the attack has continued following the reported refusal by Imran to withdraw the name of a senior army officer from the complaint, which also carries the names of the prime minister and interior minister.
Reports suggest Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervez Elahi is caught between ‘the devil and the deep blue sea’ as Imran, who essentially calls the shots for the ruling coalition in Punjab, continues to insist on nominating the army officer in the FIR.
On Sunday, Imran again questioned the delay in the registration of the FIR. He said the case should be registered against the prime minister, interior minister, and a senior intelligence official for “hatching a conspiracy to kill him”.
He added that despite the passage of three days, the case was not registered as the Punjab police were “reluctant to register the FIR”. He expressed surprise that the police were adamant about not including the name of the military officer in the FIR but ready to nominate the prime minister and the interior minister in the case.
“Policemen concerned requested that they be transferred from the post…[and] some other officer may register the FIR nominating suspects mentioned by me,” he claimed.
Imran also raised questions over the credibility of the justice system and said even a former premier could not get a case registered. “There are people who consider themselves above the law, which unfortunately dismantles the whole edifice of the judicial system in the country,” he lamented.

 

[lastofthepatriots]

Is this real?

 

[SIPRA]

Supreme Canjar has awakened from a deep slumber.

 

[AlKardai]

Is this real?

I'm doubting its authenticity too. It is very odd that the SC would get their azz in gear like this, especially after teaming with the SS and Bajra crew not too long ago

 

[VCheng]

On Sunday, Imran again questioned the delay in the registration of the FIR. He said the case should be registered against the prime minister, interior minister, and a senior intelligence official for “hatching a conspiracy to kill him”.

It needs more than mere accusations to be named in an FIR. Let IK present the evidence of their involvement that he claims to possess. Where is it?

 

[SecularNationalist]

Is this real?

I'm doubting its authenticity too. It is very odd that the SC would get their azz in gear like this, especially after teaming with the SS and Bajra crew not too long ago

If maj gen faisal is included in the FIR that's something really incredible like never in history before. But I think it's a lolli pop from Supreme Court they will name other two suspects and won't touch army gen. Even if they include all three it's just the FIR. Later the same court will give them pre arrest bail. This is Pakistan I've seen this topi drama many times.

 

[lastofthepatriots]

If maj gen faisal is included in the FIR that's something really incredible like never in history before. But I think it's a lolli pop from Supreme Court they will name other two suspects and won't touch army gen. Even if they include all three it's just the FIR. Later the same court will give them pre arrest bail. This is Pakistan I've seen this topi drama many times.

Filing of FIR against the 3 names would be a huge milestone alone for Supreme Court.

 

[PakSword]

It needs more than mere accusations to be named in an FIR. Let IK present the evidence of their involvement that he claims to possess. Where is it?

I won't comment on the varacity of the claims, but a First Information Report does not require evidence. That's why it is called First Information Report.

In some jurisdictions, providing false information to police is a punishable offense. But it can only be ascertained after an investigation is conducted on a FIR.

Imran Khan can put any name he wants in the First Information Report, however, to prove whether his claims or accusations are right or wrong, an investigation process must follow in which the accuser is provided opportunity to provide evidences in favor of his report.

Imran Khan shouldn't put any name in FIR (although he has a right to do so) unless he has undeniable proofs. This can go against him as well.

Filing of FIR against the 3 names would be a huge milestone alone for Supreme Court.

Supreme court ne mamu bana dia. Supreme Court has only asked the police to file a FIR, it didn't give direction whether police has to write what Imran Khan is reporting (although the law is clear that police must write what a complainant is asking them to write).

 

[lastofthepatriots]

I won't comment on the varacity of the claims, but a First Information Report does not require evidence. That's why it is called First Information Report.

In some jurisdictions, providing false information to police is a punishable offense. But it can only be ascertained after an investigation is conducted on a FIR.

Imran Khan can put any name he wants in the First Information Report, however, to prove whether his claims or accusations are right or wrong, an investigation process must follow in which the accuser is provided opportunity to provide evidences in favor of his report.

Imran Khan shouldn't put any name in FIR (although he has a right to do so) unless he has undeniable proofs. This can go against him as well.


Supreme court ne mamu bana dia. Supreme Court has only asked the police to file a FIR, it didn't give direction whether police has to write what Imran Khan is reporting (although the law is clear that police must write what a complainant is asking them to write).

He obviously has proof. This guy wasn’t born yesterday.

 

[HAIDER]

 

[VCheng]

Imran Khan can put any name he wants in the First Information Report

Not exactly. Unless he has proof (that he claimed) he will be in trouble:

What is the procedure of filling an FIR?
The procedure of filing an FIR is prescribed in Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898. It is as follows:
1. When information about the commission of a cognizable offence is given orally, the police must write it down.
2. It is your right as a person giving information or making a complaint to demand that the information recorded by the police is read over to you.
3. Once the police have recorded the information in the FIR Register, the person giving the information must sign it.
4. You should sign the report only after verifying that the information recorded by the police is as per the details given by you.
5. People who cannot read or write must put their left thumb impression on the document after being satisfied that it is a correct record.
6. Always ask for a copy of the FIR, if the police do not give it to you.
7. It is your right to get a copy of FIR free of cost.

What should you mention in the FIR?
1. Your name and address;
2. Date, Time and Location of the incident you are reporting;
3. The true facts of the incident as they occurred, including the use of weapons, if any;
4. Names and description of the persons involved in the incident;
5. Names and addresses of witnesses, if any. (Format used by the police for the registration of FIR is attached).

Things you should NOT do:
1. Never file a false complaint or give wrong information to the police. You can be prosecuted under law for giving wrong information or for misleading the police (Section 182 of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860).
2. Never exaggerate or distort facts.
3. Never make vague or unclear statements.
4. One who refuses to sign his statement of FIR can be prosecuted under section 180 of Pakistan Penal Code, 1860.
5. One who lodges a false charge of offence made with intent to injure a person can be prosecuted under section 211 of Pakistan Penal Code, 1860.

although the law is clear that police must write what a complainant is asking them to write

Please quote the relevant law, thanks.

 

[PakSword]

Please quote the relevant law, thanks.

Can you read carefully what you have pasted, you will get your answer.

 

[VCheng]

Can you read carefully what you have pasted, you will get your answer.

And so will you. There is no requirement in law to write whatever is said, and any accusations made without grounds to do so will come back to bite IK in the rear.

 

[PakSword]

He obviously has proof. This guy wasn’t born yesterday.

In such cases, it is very difficult to prove the involvement of an individual who was not present where the crime was committed.

And so will you. There is no requirement in law to write whatever is said, and any accusations made without grounds to do so will come back to bite IK in the rear.

Lol, where is it written that an individual has to record evidences to prove the information provided to police? And please read again what I have written in my first comment.

 

[VCheng]

Lol, where is it written that the person has to record evidences to prove the information provided to police? And please read again what I have written in my first comment.

No problem. Let us wait for the FIR and what it says.