Registration of F.I.R. for offences under Chapter XVII-B, PPC is not barred, because all the offences have been shown as cognizable in Schedule II of Cr.P.C.

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However, later during the process, the requisite complaint is required to be filed with report under section 173 Cr.P.C. before the learned trial court. Prosecutors are expected to scrutinize such complaint and report under section 173 Cr.PC before forwarding it to the court concerned so as to make it conformable with the requirement of section 462-O PPC.

Crl. Misc. 1006/22

Zeeshan Anjum Vs The State etc.

Mr. Justice Muhammad Amjad Rafiq

31-01-2022

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