SC judge urges stricter safeguards in drug cases
• Dissenting note regrets practice of falsely implicating opposition politicians, others • Calls for amending rules to align with parent law • Says merely naming tests does not amount to full compliance ISLAMABAD: Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmad Khan of the Supreme Court has expressed concern over the common practice of falsely implicating innocent individuals — including opposition politicians and those having enmity with police officials or influential persons — in narcotics
A Supreme Court judge has raised concerns about the practice of falsely implicating innocent people, including opposition politicians, in drug-related cases. The judge highlighted the need to strictly interpret the law to prevent such false accusations. The dissenting note was issued in a case involving the admissibility of forensic reports under specific legal provisions. The court ruled that mentioning certain tests was sufficient, but the judge disagreed. He argued that full test protocols are necessary for valid evidence. The judge emphasized the importance of following legal procedures to ensure justice. His concerns reflect the need for stricter safeguards in drug cases.
Ensuring fair legal procedures is crucial to prevent wrongful convictions and uphold justice.
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