One of the reasons for continuous complaints against the police regarding illegal detention and arbitrary arrests is lack of adherence to some of the important legal provisions.
Section 62 Cr.P.C. requires the officer in-charge of the police station to report the cases of all persons apprehended without a warrant to the District Superintendent of Police etc. irrespective of the fact whether they have been admitted to bail or not. Rule 12(ii) of Chapter 11-B Volume III of the Lahore High Court Rules and Orders enjoins that an accused person should not be removed to a place which is either inaccessible or unknown to his friends or counsel. Further information regarding his place of confinement should at all times be given to his friends on their application. And lastly, the prisoner should be informed that he is entitled to have the assistance of his counsel and to communicate with his relatives and friends. These provisions are formidable safeguards against police excesses. It is, therefore, ordered that these should be strictly followed in addition to the directions issued by this Court The Inspector General of Police, Punjab, is also directed to take all necessary steps at his end to ensure that his officers act in accordance with the international legal standards in the performance of their duties, including matters of arrest and detention (unless they are inconsistent with any law for the time being in force), and the delinquents are disciplined or prosecuted as appropriate regardless of rank.
Crl. Misc. No.3831/H/2021 Bashir Ahmad S.No. of Order/ Proceeding Date of order/ Vs District Police Officer etc.
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