To decide the legal question relating to the combined trial of offences under Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 and Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 by the Court designated under section 44(1) of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016

Court: THE ISLAMABAD HIGH COURT, ISLAMABAD Judgement: 1 September 2024 Citation: To decide the legal question relating to the combined trial of offences under Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 and Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 by the Court designated under section 44(1) of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 Docket: Crl. Misc. No.1184-B-2023

Arbab Muhammad Tahir, J.- The questions of law referred to us relate to the joint trial of the offences provided under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 (hereinafter “PECA”) and Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (hereinafter “PPC”).