ADDITIONAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE IV, LARKANA : 23-JUL-2026

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CRIMINAL JURISDICTION

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CRIMINAL JURISDICTION Bail Application (U/S 497 Cr.P.C)
1 Cr.B.A. (Criminal Bail Application) 1084/2026 Muhammad Yousif Umrani VS The State   Mazhar Ali(ADVO-1106-SBC-LRK)   ADPP(ADVO-003-SBC-LRK)   Cr.PC-497 33/2026
Badeh

Criminal Bail application called. Mr.Mazhar Ali Bhutto counsel of applicant/accused is present. Learned ADPP for the State is present. Complainant and his counsel are present. Heard arguments. Order passed and announced in open Court. Bail granted to applicant/accused subject to furnishing solvent surety in the sum of Rs.50,000/- with P.R. in the like amount to the satisfaction of this Court.

CRIMINAL JURISDICTION Bail Before Arrest (U/S 498 Cr.P.C)
2 Cr.B.A. (Criminal Bail Application) 1138/2026 Mst Arbab Khatoon Khokhar VS The State       Cr.PC-498 21/2024
Naudero

Criminal Bail application called. Applicant/accused Mst.Arbab Khatoon is present on interim pre arrest bail. Mr.Muhammad Hashim Soomro counsel of applicant/accused is in attendance. Learned ADPP for the State is present. Counsel of applicant/accused request of adjournment. Requet allowed. Bail application adjourned to 29-07-2026 for confirmation or otherwise. Applicant/accused is directed to attend with directions to produce proof of join of investigation/trial on next date of hearing.

CRIMINAL JURISDICTION For Evidence
3 Sindh Arms ACT, 2013 246/2021 The State VS Khalid Hussain Shaikh   DDPP(ADVO-002-SBC-LRK),DPP(ADVO-001-SBC-LRK)   Ashique Ali Jatoi(ADVO-830-SBC-KMB)   SINDH ARMS ACT-24 22/2021
Rasheed Waggan

Case called. Accused Khalid Hussain Shaikh is produced by J.A, C.P Larkana through video link and request of issuance of physically P.O. Request allowed. Mr. Ahmed Bux Abro counsel of accused is in attendance. Learned ADPP for the State is present. Since main case St.Vs.Khalid Hussain and others u/s 302 PPC is adjourned to 30.07.2026, hence this case is also adjourned to above date. Accused sent back through video link. Issue physically P.O of accused.

4 SC (Murder Trial) 336/2021 The State VS Khalid Hussain & another.   DPP(ADVO-001-SBC-LRK)   Ashique Ali Jatoi(ADVO-830-SBC-KMB)   PPC-302 17/2021
Rasheed Waggan

Case called. Accused Khadim Hussain is present on bail, while accused Khalid Hussain is produced by jail authority through video link and request of issuance of physically P.O. Request allowed. Mr. Ahmed Bux Abro counsel of accused is in attendance. Miss Saima Parveen Lahori advocate for pauper accused Khalid Hussain is not in attendance. Learned ADPP for the State is present. Complainant Nisar Ali is present in person. Process issued returned partly served. PW ASI Imdad Hussain, HC Zahid Hussain and SIP Abdul Khalique are present. No. other PWs.are present. PW Tapedar was present on the last date of hearing but today called absent.. Case Property produced from PS. Mr.Muharram Ali Junejo counsel of complainant is not in attendance. Mr.Ahmed Bux Abro Counsel of accused filed adjournment application. Order on it. Allowed. Put off to 30.07.2026 for evidence. Present accused is directed to attend. Accused Khalid sent back through video link. Case Property return back to PS for next date of hearing. Present PWs. be bound. Issue B.Ws.against remaining witnesses. Issue physically P.O for accused Khalid Hussain.

5 Sindh Arms ACT, 2013 468/2024 The State VS Mudasir @ Miti Zangejo.   DPP(ADVO-001-SBC-LRK)   ADVOCATE NOT ENGAGED(ADVO-007-SBC-LRK)   SINDH ARMS ACT-24 18/2024
Mahota

Case called. Accused Mudasir @ Mitti Zangejo is produced by J.A, Central Prison Larkana through video link and request of issuance of physically P.O. Request allowed. Mr.Abdul Hakeem Brohi counsel of accused is not in attendance. Learned ADPP for the State is present. Since main case St.Vs.Wazeer @ Wajoo and others u/s 302 PPC is adjourned to 05.08.2026, hence this case is also adjourned to above date. Accused sent back through video link. Issue physically P.O of accused Mudasir @ Mitti Zangejo.

6 Sindh Arms ACT, 2013 467/2024 The State. VS Wazir Ahmed @ Wajo Zangejo.   DPP(ADVO-001-SBC-LRK)   ADVOCATE NOT ENGAGED(ADVO-007-SBC-LRK)   SINDH ARMS ACT-24 17/2024
Mahota

Case called. Accused Wazir Ahmed @ Wajoo Zangejo is produced by J.A, Central Prison Larkana through video link and request of issuance of P.O. Request allowed. Mr.Muhammad Afzal Jagirani counsel of accused Wazir alias Wajoo is not in attendance his associate Mr.Abdur Qadir Chandio is present. Learned ADPP for the State is present. Since main case St.Vs.Wazeer @ Wajoo and others u/s 302 PPC is adjourned to 05.08.206, hence this case is also adjourned to above date. Accused sent back through video link.Issue physically P.O of accused Wazir alais Wajo.

7 SC (Murder Trial) 485/2024 state VS Wazir @ Wajo and others   ADPP(ADVO-003-SBC-LRK)   Muhammad Afzal Jagirani(ADVO-871-SBC-LRK)   PPC-302 14/2024
Mahota

Case called. Accused Ghulam Rasool @ Gulzar is present on bail, While accused Wazir @ Wajoo and Mudasir @ Miti are produced by J.A, Central Prison Larkana through video link and request of issuance of physically P.O. Request allowed. Mr. Muhammad Afzal Jagirani counsel of accused Ghulam Rasool alias Gulzar and WAzir alias Wajo is not in attendance his associate Mr.Abdul Qadir Chandio is present. Mr.Abdul Hakim Brohi advocate of accused Mudasir is not in attendance. Learned ADPP for the State is present. Complainant Ghulam Abbas and PW Bahadur and Sabir are present. No.other PWs.are present. Ms.Reshma Zangejo counsel of complainant is not in attendance. Case Property not produced from PS. Complainant filed adjournment application a/w affidavit. Order on it. Allowed. Put off to 05.08.2026 for evidence. Present accused is directed to attend. Accused Wazir and Mudasir are sent back through video link. Complainant and PWs be bound and directed to attend. Complainant is directed to bring his other private witnesses. Issue summons for remaining private witnesses. Call for Case property. Issue physcially P.O of accused Wazir and Mudasir.

8 PPC 98/2025 The State VS Farooque Ali and others   ADPP(ADVO-003-SBC-LRK)   ADVOCATE NOT ENGAGE(ADVO-006-SBC-KHI)   Gender Based Violence-,PPC-34,PPC-365B,PPC-452 137/2024
Hyderi(Larkana)

Case called. Accused Ghulam Murtaza @ Mir Murtaza Khuhawar, Farooq Khuhawar, Zulfiqar Khuhawar, Madad Khuhawar and Fida Hussain are present on bail, their counsel Mr.Ajmair Ali Bhutto is not in attendance his associate is present. Learned ADPP for the State is present. Process issued returned partly served. PW I/O ASI Riaz Ali Dayo, PW Muhammad Qasim and HC Rajib are present. Case Property not produced from PS. Associate of counsel of accused filed adjournment application. Order on it. Allowed. Put off to 10.08.2026 for evidence/hearing on application u/s 265-K Cr.PC. Present accused are directed to attend. Present PWs be bound. Issue BWs. against remaining witnesses. Call for case property.

9 PPC 264/2025 The State VS Aijaz Hussain Khichi & Others   ADPP(ADVO-003-SBC-LRK)   Ajmeer Ali(ADVO-1437-SBC-LRK)   PPC-324,PPC-448,PPC-506,PPC-511 34/2025
Market (Larkana)

Case called. Accused Jahangir Hussain and Imran Hyder Khichi are present on bail, the attendance of accused Aijaz Hussain is already dispensed with, Mr. Amanullah Luhur advocate for accused is not in attendance his associate Mr.Sanaullah Luhur is present. Learned ADPP for the state present. Complainant Mushtaq Hussain & PW Kashif are present. No.other PWs. are present. Mr.Muhammad Ali Pirzado counsel of complainant is not in attendance his associate is present and filed adjournment application. Order on it . Put off to 12.08.2026 for evidence. Present accused are directed to attend. Complainant and PWs. be bound and directed to attend. Complainant is directed to bring his other private witnesses on next date of hearing.

10 PPC 265/2025 The State VS Mushtaque Hussain Buriro & Others   ADPP(ADVO-003-SBC-LRK),Ajmeer Ali(ADVO-1437-SBC-LRK)   Muhammad Ali Pirzada(ADVO-120-SBC-KMB)   PPC-114,PPC-148,PPC-149,PPC-324,PPC-337-A(i) 35/2025
Market (Larkana)

Case called. Accused Mushtaq Husain, Abass Ali, Kashif Ali and Tawakal are present on bail. Mr.Mohammad Ali Pirzada counsel of accused is not in attendance his associate is present. Learned ADPP for the state present. Complainant Shahid Hussain Khichi and PW Jahangir are present. No.other PWs.are present. Mr.Amanullah Luhur counsel of complainant is not in attendance his associate is present. Associate of counsel of accused filed adjournment application. Order on it. Put off to 12.08.2026 for evidence. Present accused are directed to attend. Complainant and PW be bound and directed to attend. Complainant is directed to bring his other private witnesses on next date of hearing.

11 PPC 418/2025 The State VS Akhtiar Ali and others   ADPP(ADVO-003-SBC-LRK)   Ali Hassan(ADVO-847-SBC-LRK),Mukhtiar Ali Lanjar(ADVO-2471-SBC-LRK)   Gender Based Violence-,PPC-365B,PPC-376,PPC-452 1/2025
Akil

Case called. Accused Akhtiar Ali, Asif @ Asif Ali, Ayaz @Ayaz Hussain, Sikander @ Mujahid, Lal Dino Mangi, Muazam, Allah Wadhayo Mirani and Ali Sher Mirani are present on bail. Mr.Mukhtiar Ali Lanjar advocate for accused Ayaz @ Ayaz Hussain, Sikander @ Mujahid, Lal Dino and Asif Ali is in attendance. Mr.Peerano Khan Jatoi advocate for accused Muazam & Allah Wadhayo Mirani is in attendance. Mr.Uzair Abid counsel of accused Ali Sher is in attendance. Learned ADPP for the State is present. Mr.Arif Ali Kalhoro counsel of complainant is not in attendance. BW against complainant and private witnesses issued but returned partly served. PW Rasool Bux and Mujeeb are present. No.other Pws.are present. Deposition of PW Rasool Bux is recorded at Ex.No.06. Deposition of PW Mujeeb is recorded at Ex.No.07. Put off to 10-08-2026 for evidence. Present accused are directed to attend. Repeat BWs. against complainant and his remaining private witnesses. Issue summons to all remaining police official as well as Drs. handed over to same process server after extending the next date of hearing.

12 PPC 587/2025 The State VS Ali Gul Brohi   ADPP(ADVO-003-SBC-LRK)     Gender Based Violence-,PPC-148,PPC-149,PPC-365B 42/2025
Ali Goharabad

Case called. Accused Ali Gul Brohi is present on bail. Mr.Ghulam Yaseen Junejo counsel of accused is present . Learned ADPP for the State is present. Mr.Akeel Ahmed Bhutto counsel of Complainant is not in attendance. Complainant and PW Riaz were present on the last date of hearing but today called absent. Due to absence of complainant and pws. Case Put off to 11.08.2026 for evidence. Present accused is directed to attend. Issue B.Ws.against complainant and PW Riaz. Issue summons for remaining private witnesses.

13 PPC 22/2025 The State VS Ali Sher Khaskheli & others   ADPP(ADVO-003-SBC-LRK)   ADVOCATE NOT ENGAGED(ADVO-007-SBC-LRK)   PPC-148,PPC-344,PPC-366-B,PPC-380 23/2025
Arija

Special case called. Accused Ali Sher is present on bail, while accused Mst.Zarina @ Zeenat, Mst.Rani, Hina, Mst.Shahida and Mushtaq Ali are already declared as P.O. Learned Special prosecutor for state is present. Ms. Salma Bhutto advocate of accused is not in attendance. Process issued returned partly served. Complainant Ali Nawaz, PW Mst. Bacha, Muhammad Nawaz, and Daim are present. Ms Reshma Zangejo advocate of complainant is not in attendance. Complainant filed adjournment application aw affidavit. Order on it. Put off to 10-08-2026 for evidence. Present accused is directed to attend. Present PWs. be bound and directed to attend.

14 PPC 23/2025 The State VS Sajid Ali Bhutto   ADPP(ADVO-003-SBC-LRK)   ADVOCATE NOT ENGAGED(ADVO-007-SBC-LRK)   Anti-Rape (Investigation and Trial Act, 2021)-U/S Act: Anti-Rape,PPC-365B,PPC-452 104/2025
Naudero

Special Anti-rape case called. Accused Sajid Ali Bhutto is present on bail. Mr.Mazhar Ali Junejo advocate for accused is in attendance. Learned Special prosecutor for the State is present. Complainant Sarfraz Ali, PW Imtiaz, Mst.Akhtiar Khatoon and Mst.Sheeren Khatoon are present. No.other PWs. are present. Mr.Faiz Muhammad Larik advocate of complainant is not in attendance. Mr.Masood Ahmed Bugti advocate present and filed power on behalf of complainant as well as adjournment application. Order thereon. Filed. Adj.Allowed. Put off to 03-08-2026 for evidence. Present accused is directed to attend. Complainant and present PWs. be bound and directed attend.

15 SC (Murder Trial) 153/2026 The state VS Altaf Hussain Dayo and others   ADPP(ADVO-003-SBC-LRK)     Gender Based Violence-,PPC-201.,PPC-302,PPC-364-A 163/2025
Rato Dero

Case called. Accused Altaf Hussain and Mst.Sajida are present on bail. Learned ADPP for the State is present. Mr.Mushtaque Khuhawar advocate for both accused is in attendance. The juvenile is already discharged from the charge. Complainant Farooque Ali was present on the last date of hearing but today called absent. No.PWs. are present. Case Property not produced from Ps. Mr.Munir Ahmed Chandio advocate of complainant is not in attendance. Due to absence of complainant and Pws. Case Put off to 11-08-2026 for evidence. Present accused are directed to attend. Issue BW against Complainant. Issue summons for remaining private witnesses. Call for case property.

16 SC (Murder Trial) 265/2026 The State VS Faraz Sangi and orthers   ADPP(ADVO-003-SBC-LRK)   Waheed Ali(ADVO-2088-SBC-LRK)   PPC-302,PPC-364 40/2025
Mahota

Case called. Accused Faraz, Javed and Abdul Reheem produced in custody by J.A. District Prison, Larkana. While accused Imtiaz is already declared as P.O. ADPP for the State is present. Mr.Aijaz Ali Sangi advocate of accused Javed is in attendance. Mr. Ahmed Ali Jamarani advocate for accused Abdul Rehim is in attendance. Mr.Abdul Waheed Khushk advocate of accused Faraz is not in attendance but his associate is present. Mr.Rafique Ahmed Abro counsel of complainant is not attendance but his associate is present. Complainant Mst. Hameeda, PW Saeed and Abrar are present. No.other PWs. are present. Case Property not produced from P.S. Associate of counsel of accused Faraz filed adjournment application. Order on it. Allowed. Put off to 05-08-2026 for evidence. Accused sent back to J.A. with directions to produce them on next date of hearing. Complainant and present pws. be bound and directed to attend a/w his other private witnesses. Call for case property.

17 PPC 338/2026 The State VS Gulshan Laghari and another   ADPP(ADVO-003-SBC-LRK)   ADVOCATE NOT ENGAGED(ADVO-007-SBC-LRK)   PPC-324,PPC-337-F(vi) 126/2025
Rehmatpur

Case called. Accused Gulshan Leghari is present on bail. While accused Mumtaz Ali is already declared as P.O. Learned ADPP for the State is present. Mr.Abdul Hakeem Brohi advocate of accused is not in appeared. Process issued but returned partly served upon complainant. Complainant called absent. No.P.Ws. are present. Due to absence of complainant and pws. Case Put off to 13-08-2026 for evidence. Present accused is directed to attend. Summons for complainant and Pws. handed over to same process server after extending the next date of hearing.

18 PPC 2/2026 The State VS Nazeer Ahmed Abbasi   ADPP(ADVO-003-SBC-LRK)     Anti-Rape (Investigation and Trial Act, 2021)-U/S Act: Anti-Rape,PPC-376,PPC-377-B,PPC-452 64/2025
Allahabad(Larkana)

Special Anti-rape case called. Accused Nazeer Ahmed is present on bail. Learned Special prosecutor for the State is present. Mr.Shafqat Ali Jatoi advocate of accused Nazir is not in attendance. Process issued returned partly served. Complainant Hizbullah, Mst.Akram Khatoon and Mst.Ghulam Sughran are present. No.other PWs. are present. Case Property not produced from PS. Mr.Shahzad Gul Shaikh counsel of complainant is in attendance and filed adjournment application. Order on it. Allowed.Put off to 17-08-2026 for evidence. Present accused is directed to attend. Complainant and PWs. be bound and directed to attend. Complainant is directed to bring his other private witnesses on next date of hearing. Call for case property.

CRIMINAL JURISDICTION Hearing of Petition U/S 491
19 Application u/s 491 CrPc 232/2026 Mst Hameedan Khatoon Brohi VS SHO PS Kanga and others   Mumtaz Ali(ADVO-1155-SBC-LRK)   ADPP(ADVO-003-SBC-LRK)   Cr.PC-491 /

Misc.Application u/s 491 Cr.P.C called. Applicant Mst.Hameedan and her counsel Mr.Mumtaz Ali Brohi are in attendance. Reports received from SSP Larkana,SHO PS Kanga as well as from SHO PS Women. Order thereon. Respondent No.5 Yamin is present. Detainee not recover. Counsel of applicant request of adjournment. Request allowed. Matter put off to 25-07-2026 for hearing.

CRIMINAL JURISDICTION Hearing of Petition U/S 22-A
20 Criminal Petition U/S 22-A 1188/2026 Mst Umedan Jalbani VS SHO PS Gerello and others   Yasin Ali (ADVO-1652-SBC-LRK)   ADPP(ADVO-003-SBC-LRK)   Cr.PC-22 A (6)(I) /

Cr.Misc. Application called. Applicant Mst.Umedan is present and her counsel Mr.Yaseen Samtio is not in attendance. Reports already received from I/C District Complaint Cell, Larkana as well as from SHO PS Gerello. Proposed accused Deedar Ali, Roshan Ali, Khadim Hussain, Ali Nawaz, Ghulam Yaseen, Zameer and Abdul Hameed are present. . Mr.Mumtaz Ali Jessar advocate of proposed accused Deedar Ali, Roshan Ali, Khadim Hussain, Ali Nawaz, Ghulam Yaseen, Zameer and Abdul Hameed is present. Remaining proposed accused called absent. Applicant filed adjournment application a/w affidavit. Order on it. Allowed in the interest of justice. Put off to 25-07-2026 for hearing.

21 Criminal Petition U/S 22-A 1286/2026 Mst Laila Burdi VS SHO PS Kanga and others   Ameer Ali (ADVO-1692-SBC-LRK)   ADPP(ADVO-003-SBC-LRK)   Cr.PC-22 A (6)(I) /

Criminal Misc. Application called. Applicant Mst.Laila and her counsel Mr.Ameer Ali Sanjrani are present. Reports already received from I/C District Complaint Cell, Larkana as well as from SHO PS Kanga. Proposed accused Rab Nawaz, Ali Gul, Sajjad Ali, Rashid Ali and Ali Raza are present. Mr. Sarfraz Ali Abbasi advocate of proposed accused present and filed objection a/w photo state documents on behalf of proposed accused. Order on it. Heard arguments. Order passed and announced in open Court. The subject application stands dismissed accordingly.

22 Criminal Petition U/S 22-A 1328/2026 Mst Najma and another VS SHO PS Ratodero and others.   Zamin Ali(ADVO-1182-SBC-LRK)   ADPP(ADVO-003-SBC-LRK)   Cr.PC-22 A (6)(III) /

Criminal Misc. Application called. Applicants and their counsel Mr.Zamin Ali Jagirani are present.Reports already received from SSP Larkana, I/C District Complaint Cell, Larkana as well as from SHO PS Ratodero and Dhamrah. Fresh report of SHO PS Dhrmah is received. Order on it. Heard arguments. Order passed and announced in open Court. The application in hand stands allowed.

23 Criminal Petition U/S 22-A 1347/2026 Javed Ali Khakhrani VS SHO PS Rahmatpur and others   Muhammad Rafique(ADVO-1984-SBC-LRK)   ADPP(ADVO-003-SBC-LRK)   Cr.PC-22 A (6)(III) /

Criminal Misc.Application called. Applicant Javed Ali called absent. Mr.Muhammad Rafique Abro advocate of applicant is present. Reports received from SSP Larkana, I/C District Complaint Cell Larkana as well as from SHO PS Rehmatpur. Order thereon. Due to absence of applicant. In the interest of justice matter put off to 25-07-2027 for hearing.

24 Criminal Petition U/S 22-A 1338/2026 Zulfiqar Ali Khoso VS SHO PS Waleed and others   Zamin Ali(ADVO-1182-SBC-LRK)   ADPP(ADVO-003-SBC-LRK)   Cr.PC-22 A (6)(I) /

Criminal Misc.Application called. Applicant and his counsel are present. Reports received from I/C District Complaint Cell, larkana as well as from SHO PS Waleed. Order thereon. Notice of proposed accused returned unserved. Heard arguments. Order passed and announced in open Curt. The application in hand stands Allowed.

25 Criminal Petition U/S 22-A 1340/2026 Mst Akhtiar Begum VS SHO PS Taluka and others   Gul Muhammad(ADVO-498-SBC-LRK)   ADPP(ADVO-003-SBC-LRK)   Cr.PC-22 A (6)(I) /

Criminal Misc.Application called. Applicant and her counsel Mr.Gul Muhammad Pathan are present. Reports received from I/C District Complaint Cell, Larkana as well as from SHO PS Taluka. Order thereon. Proposed accused Ali Hassan and Hassan Ali are present. Heard arguments. Order passed and announced in open Court. The Subject application in hand stands dismissed.

26 Criminal Petition U/S 22-A 1327/2026 Mahessr Shar and others VS SHO PS Arija and others   Dildar Ali Chandio(ADVO-985-SBC-LRK)   ADPP(ADVO-003-SBC-LRK)   Cr.PC-22 A (6)(III) /

Criminal Misc. Application called. Applicants and their counsel are repeatedly called absent. Reports already received from SSP Larkana, I/C District Complaint Cell, Larkana as well as from SHO PS Areeja. Order passed and announced in open Court. The application in hand stands dismissed in non prosecution.

CRIMINAL JURISDICTION Formal Cases
27 PPC 269/2025 The State VS Rizwan Ali Korai   ADPP(ADVO-003-SBC-LRK)     Gender Based Violence-,PPC-363,PPC-365B,PPC-452 18/2025
Bakrani

Case called. Accused Rizwan Ali Korai is declared as P.O. Learned ADPP for the State is present. Complainant was present on the last date of hearing but today called absent. Notice u/s 514 Cr. P.C not issued by the office. Counsel of complainant is present. Put off to 10.08.2026 for evidence u/s 512 Cr.PC/service of surety. Issue summons to complainant. Office is directed to issue notice u/s 514 Cr. P.C against surety of accused Rizwan.

28 PPC 222/2026 The state VS Javed Hussain Lashari   ADPP(ADVO-003-SBC-LRK)   ADVOCATE NOT ENGAGED(ADVO-007-SBC-LRK)   Gender Based Violence-,PPC-365B,PPC-452 41/2025
Rato Dero

Sessions case called. Accused Javed Hussain Lashari is already declared proclaimed offender. ADPP for the state is present. Fresh Report regarding abductee is received from SHO PS Ratodero. Order on it. Summon issued to Complainant Sobdar Ali but returned un served. Put off to 10.08.2026, formal hearing/evidence u/s 512 Cr.PC. Summons for Complainant handed over to same process server after extending the next date of hearing. Next date communicated to SHO Ratodero regarding alleged abductee on next date of hearing.