The Lahore High Court has taken a firm position against arrests inside court premises, directing police to prevent such incidents.
The court has instructed the Punjab police not to arrest or detain accused persons within the High Court complex. The directive applies even when a court cancels bail.
The instructions were conveyed through a letter sent to the Punjab Inspector General of Police. The registrar of the Lahore High Court issued the letter and stressed the need for strict compliance.
Lahore High Court Bans Arrests Inside Court Premises
The Lahore High Court has made it clear that police cannot arrest accused persons from its premises under any circumstances.
The directive also covers situations involving the cancellation of bail. Therefore, police officials must follow the court’s instructions regarding arrests within the High Court complex.
The latest direction reinforces the Lahore High Court’s earlier instructions on the issue. The court specifically referred to orders issued in 2014, 2016 and 2021.
Police authorities have now been asked to ensure that those previous directives remain fully implemented.
Punjab Police Asked to Follow Court Orders
The Lahore High Court has also directed authorities to make police officers across Punjab aware of the orders.
The instructions are intended to ensure that police personnel understand the restrictions before taking action inside court premises. Consequently, the court expects police officials to comply with the established directions.
The move also seeks to prevent similar incidents from occurring again within the court complex.
The court has directed police authorities to take appropriate steps to ensure that its instructions are followed in the future.
Lahore High Court Seeks Implementation Report
Along with reiterating the ban, the Lahore High Court has sought an initial report from the Punjab Inspector General of Police.
The report will provide information about the implementation of the court’s directions. It will also indicate whether police authorities have taken steps to communicate the orders to personnel across Punjab.
The court’s instructions therefore place responsibility on the provincial police leadership to ensure compliance.
The latest directive also reinforces the importance of following previous Lahore High Court orders concerning arrests inside court premises.
Police Must Prevent Repeat Incidents
The Lahore High Court has made clear that similar incidents should not occur again. Police authorities have consequently been instructed to ensure that officers follow the court’s established directions.
The court’s latest communication also highlights the need for awareness among police personnel. Officials across Punjab must therefore be informed about the restrictions and earlier orders.
By seeking an initial implementation report, the Lahore High Court has also moved to monitor compliance with its instructions.
The directive puts the Punjab police on notice regarding arrests within court premises. At the same time, it reinforces the court’s previous orders dating back to 2014, 2016 and 2021.
The Lahore High Court will now receive an initial report from the Punjab IG regarding implementation. Meanwhile, police authorities across Punjab must ensure that personnel understand and follow the court’s instructions.
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