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mere apprehension of bias is insufficient for transferring a case,

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Transfer Application  " underscores the importance of fair trial and due process in the Pakistani legal system. It highlights that mere apprehension of bias is insufficient for transferring a case, emphasizing the need for evidence of actual bias or prejudice. Title: Understanding Judicial Discretion and Fair Trial: A Case Analysis In the Lahore High Court, Bahawalpur Bench, the case of Mehmood versus The State presented a crucial examination of judicial discretion, fair trial, and the grounds for transferring a criminal case. The petitioner sought the transfer of a criminal case from the Court of Mr. Muhammad Asif Gill, a learned Magistrate, citing apprehension of bias and unfair treatment. Let's delve into the judgment to understand the intricacies of judicial decision-making and the principles governing such matters. The petitioner's primary argument rested on the alleged bias of the learned Magistrate due to shared caste affiliation with the counsel for the complainant...

National accountability bureau | **Landmark Judgment by Lahore High Court: Property Confiscation Overturned

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**Landmark Judgment by Lahore High Court: Property Confiscation Overturned* * In a recent landmark judgment by the Lahore High Court, the court overturned an order of property confiscation issued by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The case, W.P No. 5915 of 2020, involved Muhammad Ilyas versus The Chairman, National Accountability Bureau and 3 others. The petitioner, represented by Mr. Khurshid Anwar Bhindar, challenged the order of restriction placed on his property and its inclusion in the list of confiscated assets for the recovery of a fine. The property, known as Ayesha Rice Mills, was alleged to have been acquired through illegal means connected to the Double Shah scam. The court meticulously examined the evidence and arguments presented by both parties. It found that the petitioner, Muhammad Ilyas, was not implicated in any criminal activities related to the Double Shah scam. Despite being the owner of the property since 1995, he was unfairly targeted due to his associa...