Proclaimed Offenders Can Testify: A New Precedent from Lahore High Court

By: Muhammad Shafique Baloch, Advocate High Court Introduction In a groundbreaking and progressive judgment, the Lahore High Court has clarified that a proclaimed offender cannot be barred from testifying in an unrelated criminal trial. The case—Crl. Misc. No. 46048/M/2024 (Nosheen Ali Nasir v. ASJ Daska & Others)—addresses the competency of witnesses, video link testimony, and…

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Lhc 2579

By Muhammad Shafique Baloch Advocate High Court Introduction In the landmark case 2025 LHC 2579, the Lahore High Court delivered a significant judgment on the legality of multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) filed in relation to a single event. The decision provides authoritative guidance on critical legal doctrines, including double jeopardy under Article 13 of…

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