Our Services:
- Representation in both civil and criminal cases of battery.
- Filing complaints and securing compensation for victims.
- Defense services for those accused of battery.
Procedures:
- FIR: Battery cases start with the filing of an FIR by the victim of battery.
- Medical Report: A medical report is often required to document the extent of the injuries.
- Investigation: The police investigate the incident.
- Arrest and Bail: The accused may be arrested, and bail is usually available depending on the severity of the battery.
- Trial: Both sides present evidence, and the court makes a judgment based on the facts. Battery cases are generally tried in Magistrate Court.
Imporant Data
- Penalties range from fines to imprisonment depending on the severity.
Time Limitation
The timeline follows the standard criminal procedure, requiring trials to begin promptly within 30 days of the filing of a charge sheet.
Important Judgements
- Muhammad Iqbal vs. State (PLD 2015 Lahore 132): Defined the parameters of battery.
- Zubair vs. State (2020 SCMR 572): Clarified legal protections for victims of battery.
- Nazia vs. State (2019 YLR 1413): Discussed the evidentiary burden in battery cases.
- Ali vs. State (2017 MLD 675): Examined scope of personal defense in battery incidents.
- Shamim vs. State (2018 YLR 2104): Highlighted implications of false accusations.
- Kashif vs. State (2019 SCMR 246): Set standards for the prosecution of battery offenses.
- Ayesha vs. State (2016 PCrLJ 1264): Discussed victim support mechanisms.
- Rana vs. State (2019 MLD 1982): Emphasized the importance of witness testimony.
- Abdul Waheed vs. State (2015 YLR 308): Clarified definition and scope of physical harm.
- Faizan vs. State (2018 YLR 231): Addressed the consequences of aggravated battery.
Relevant Laws
- Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) 1860: Sections 319–325 (hurt, grievous hurt, and aggravated battery).
- Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) 1898: Governs the legal process for battery cases.
