Our Services:

• Representation in theft-related cases.
• Filing FIRs or quashing false FIRs.
• Handling matters related to stolen property recovery.
• Representation in both lower and higher courts.
• Plea bargaining and alternative dispute resolution options.

Procedures

• Filing an FIR: Theft cases are initiated by filing an FIR with the police.
• Investigation: The police investigate the theft, identify suspects, and gather evidence.
• Arrest and Bail: If sufficient evidence is found, the accused is arrested. Bail may be sought based on the circumstances of the case.
• Trial: Depending on the severity, theft cases can be tried in Magistrate or Sessions Courts.
• Judgment: If found guilty, the accused may face imprisonment or fines.

Important Data:

• Penalty: Imprisonment of up to 7 years & fines, depending on value of stolen property.
• Key Legal Provisions: Sections 378-382 of the PPC.
• Aggravated Theft: When theft is accompanied by violence, it may escalate to robbery or dacoity, which carry heavier punishments.
• Court Proceedings: Theft is a bailable offense in many cases, but repeat offenders or high-value theft cases may be treated more seriously. Minor theft cases may be dealt with summarily in Magistrate courts.

Important Judgments:

• State v. Gulzar Ahmed (PLD 1972 SC 11)
• Imtiaz Ali v. The State (1997 SCMR 74)
• Muhammad Ayub v. The State (PLD 2015 SC 380)
• Farooq v. The State (2018 SCMR 1607)
• Aslam v. The State (2021 SCMR 519)
• Rafiq Ahmad v. The State (PLD 2003 SC 227)
• Kashif Ali v. The State (2017 YLR 548)
• Bashir Ahmed v. The State (2022 SCMR 972)
• State v. Asghar Khan (PLD 2016 SC 201)
• Zahid v. The State (2019 SCMR 118)

Relevant Laws

• Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), 1860 – Sections 378 to 382.
• Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), 1898 – Trial procedures.
• Probation of Offenders Ordinance, 1960