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Supreme Court Criticizes Punjab Police Over False Case Registrations
SC slams Punjab Police for inaccurate case filings, saying “one commits the crime, entire family is nominated.” Courts release accused due to poor records. Bail granted to Abdul Sattar in injury case.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-12-29
Supreme Court Criticizes Punjab Police Over False Case Registrations

The Supreme Court of Pakistan took a strong stance on Monday regarding the registration of cases by the Punjab Police, highlighting flaws that often result in wrongful accusations and the acquittal of culprits.

The remarks came during the hearing of a bail application filed by Abdul Sattar, accused in a case involving injuries to a member of an opposing party. The two-member bench, comprising Justice Jamal Mandokhel and Justice Mussarat Hilali, scrutinized the details of the case, noting inconsistencies in the police records.

The plaintiff’s lawyer stated that Abdul Sattar fired two shots at a person named Irshad, while three accused were firing simultaneously. Justice Mandokhel questioned how it could be determined whose bullet caused the injury in such a chaotic situation, observing that the police often “spoil such cases themselves.”

Justice Hilali added that it is impossible to know who fired the shots in such incidents, and noted that in Punjab, cases are often filed with inaccurate details, resulting in poor quality records. “The real culprit escapes because the courts rely on police records, and the benefit of the doubt goes to the accused,” she said.

The court emphasized that the Punjab Police should write the truth in case reports, noting that often “one commits the crime, and the entire family is nominated.” Justice Hilali also pointed out that most cases in Punjab are written following the same flawed pattern.

Following the arguments, the Supreme Court granted bail to Abdul Sattar. The bench’s remarks underline ongoing concerns about case registration practices in Punjab and the need for accurate and honest reporting by law enforcement to ensure justice.
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