PunjabNov 14, 2026

The punishment of the accused cannot be maintained without giving an opportunity for cross-examination, Lahore High Court

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The punishment of the accused cannot be maintained without giving an opportunity for cross-examination, Lahore High Court

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The punishment of the accused cannot be maintained without giving an opportunity for cross-examination, Lahore High Court. 📌 Key Highlights & Quick Takeaways: The Lahore High Court overturned the conviction of the accused in the murder case and sent the case to the subordinate court for re-trial. Justice Ghulam Sarwar Nahang, in an 11-page written decision, stated that not appointing a private lawyer for the accused cannot be consider. According to the decision, under Article 10-A of the Constitution, every accused has the right to a fair trial and effective defense, while. The Lahore High Court overturned the conviction of the accused in the murder case and sent the case to the subordinate court for re-trial. The court has declared that the conviction of the accused cannot be upheld without giving an effective opportunity to cross-examine the prosecution witnesses. Justice Ghulam Sarwar Nahang, in an 11-page written decision, stated that not appointing a private lawyer for the accused cannot be considered a voluntary waiver of the right to cross-examination. Without informing the accused of the legal consequences, he cannot be deemed to have waived his right to be cross-examined. According to the decision, under Article 10-A of the Constitution, every accused has the right to a fair trial and effective defense, while it is the responsibility of the court to inform the deserving accused of the right to free legal aid. Under the Punjab Legal Aid Act 2018, a procedure should be adopted to provide legal assistance to the deserving accused. The court held that the accused was in jail during the trial of the case and the statements of the prosecution witnesses were recorded in the absence of the counsel, but the trial court convicted him without giving an opportunity to cross-examine the witnesses. The accused's financial status and right to legal aid were also not examined. The accused Irfan alias Kala was sentenced to seven years imprisonment under Section 337-D and to pay a fine of Rs 14 lakh 39 thousand 508 while the injured Muhammad Ramzan was also ordered to pay a compensation of Rs 6 lakh. Official Wire Source & Legal Disclaimer Read ▼ 📰 Official Source & Legal Provenance: Express News Documented Wire Record Editorial & Legal Notice: Ingested and verified from official journalistic wire (Express News) under applicable press regulations. Full primary documentary sources are permanently archived.

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