At the initial stage the learned trial court has to make the tentative assessment of the cursory evidence produced by the complainant party and accused has no ............

 At the initial stage the learned trial court has to make the tentative assessment of the cursory evidence produced by the complainant party and accused has no right of audience at this stage meaning thereby version of defence which will be produced later on cannot be discussed while making the preliminary inquiry.

Mere summoning of an accused by the court to answer the charges levelled against him does not mean that his right has been infringed rather an opportunity is given to him to explain his position.

Crl. Revision
56556/20
Sajjad Ali Vs ASJ etc
Mr. Justice Muhammad Tariq Nadeem
13-05-2022
2022 LHC 9616