Case Law (causes unnecessary delay in conclusion of the trial -- power/authority to impose costs while granting adjournment )

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فوجداری مقدمہ میں بھی پیشیاں لینے پر عدالت جرمانہ عائد کر سکتی ھے

Getting frequent adjournments by the concerned parties, during trial of the case, causes unnecessary delay in conclusion of the trial and is alarming. Words "on such terms" mentioned in Section 344 Cr.P.C. is not without any significance and can be safely interpreted as including power/authority to impose costs while granting adjournment and such power may be considered as inherent in the Court for safe administration of justice.

Crl. Revision-38-21

SHAHID YOUSAF VS

STATE ETC

Mr. Justice Farooq Haider

Decided on: 01-02-2021

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