LHC notice 124 caseson administrative side

Lahore: The Lahore High Court Complaint Cell has taken cognizance of 124 cases in one year on news items published in various daily newspapers.  It takes action on administrative side against news reports of electronic and print media unfolding shocking human rights violations, particularly acid attack, gang rape, kidnapping for ransom, police torture and encounters etc, and directs the concerned District & Sessions Judges to investigate the incidents.

The concern of High Court has fetched fruitful response with the result of a fast-track disposal of 75 cases. Further indulgence on the part of Lahore High Court in these cases is not required  because completion of challan and submission to the courts concerned stands accomplished legal proceedings whereof have also been launched to ensure dispensation of justice  to the victims.

Remaining  cases are being monitored vigorously. After going through the reports received by the Sessions Judges, the Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial has asked them to issue strict directions to police for prompt submission of challan/police report u/s 173 Cr.P.C. They have further been directed to submit the latest reports in the matters to LHC Complaint Cell  immediately.