Explanation

• The Constitution of Pakistan protects individuals from illegal detention.
• Any arrested person must be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours.
• This safeguard prevents unlawful custody and misuse of authority.
• It is guaranteed under Article 10 of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973.
• It is also provided in Section 167 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) 1898.

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

According to Section 154 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and reinforced by the legal concept of "Zero FIR" (and Section 173 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita - BNSS), a complaint can be filed at any police station

Explanation

Sender: The in-charge of the Enforcement Station.

Channel: The requisition is sent through the concerned Hearing Officer.

Recipient: The requisition is directed to the Secretary of the Board.

Explanation

Section 14-A of the CrPC provides for the appointment of a Magistrate for specific duties.

This ensures proper legal authority and oversight in the discharge of magistrate functions.

Explanation

•  Summary trials deal with less serious criminal cases in magistrates' courts.
• Cases are decided by a district judge (magistrates' courts)