Writ Petition and contempt of Court petition Presentation.pptx

Writ petition and Contempt of Court petitition

1. Writ Petition Under Article 199 Challenging Illegal Detention, Coercion, and Extortion

2. Introduction Petitioner: Mustafa Zahid Respondents: Police Officials Seeking legal remedy against unlawful detention and extortion.

3. Incident Details • Stopped at police picket on August 12, 2024 • Fully complied with police instructions • Unlawful demand of Rs. 1,000 per person • Threatened with fabricated charges • Motorcycle impounded, taken to police station • Illegally confined for two days • Released after Rs. 20,000 was extorted from parents

4. Legal Violations • Violation of fundamental rights under: - Article 4: Right to due process - Article 9: Right to security of person - Article 10: Protection from arbitrary detention - Article 14: Human dignity and privacy • Abuse of police authority • Breach of legal procedures

5. Prayer to the Court • Declare police actions illegal and unconstitutional • Initiate legal and disciplinary proceedings against officers • Provide compensation for illegal detention and harassment • Implement strict measures to prevent future incidents • Ensure police accountability

6. Conclusion Seeking justice for unlawful detention and police misconduct under Article 199 of the Constitution.

7. Contempt of Court Petition Under Article 204 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 Lahore High Court

8. Introduction • Mustafa Zahid (Petitioner) was illegally detained and extorted by police officials on August 12, 2024. • A writ petition was filed under Article 199, and the court issued directives for inquiry, action, and refund of Rs. 20,000. • Despite the court order, police authorities failed to comply.

9. Court Order & Non-Compliance • Court directed Inspector General of Police and SHO to: - Conduct an inquiry - Take action against officers - Ensure no further violations - Refund Rs. 20,000 • Police openly defied the order and ridiculed the judiciary.

10. Acts of Contempt • September 1, 2024: Victims revisited police station, met with defiance. • SHO stated: 'Courts issue orders every day; we decide what happens on the ground.' • September 5, 2024: Senior police official dismissed court directives as 'judicial activism.' • No action taken, no refund issued, further harassment ensued.

11. Legal Grounds • Contempt of Court under Article 204 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973. • Violation of Contempt of Court Ordinance, 2003. • Willful defiance and obstruction of justice. • Undermining judicial authority and violating rule of law.

12. Prayer (Relief Sought) The petitioner prays that the court: • Initiate contempt of court proceedings against the respondents. • Enforce the court’s previous orders (refund Rs. 20,000, take action against officers). • Impose punitive measures (imprisonment, fines) as necessary. • Issue further orders as deemed appropriate.