2012 PLP 167 (YLR)
MUHAMMAD JAMAL — Petitioner Versus FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN and 2 others — Respondents
| Citation | 2012 PLP 167 (YLR) |
| Forum / Court | Sindh |
| Bench Members | Muhammad Athar Saeed and Irfan Saadat Khan, JJ |
| Parties | MUHAMMAD JAMAL — Petitioner Versus FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN and 2 others — Respondents |
| Primary Law | Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2012 PLP 167 (YLR)?
This judgment primarily cites: Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 2012 PLP 167 (YLR)?
The case was heard and decided by the Sindh bench comprising: Muhammad Athar Saeed and Irfan Saadat Khan, JJ.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Syed Mehmood Alam Rizvi and Irfan Aziz for Petitioner.
Headnotes / Summary
Ss. 498 & 498-A
Customs Act (IV of 1969), Ss.32, 79, 155 & 156
Sales Tax Act (VII of 1990), S.33
Income Tax Ordinance (XLIX of 2001), S.148
Giving untrue statement and other offences under Customs Act, 1990 Sales Tax Act, 1969 and Income Tax Ordinance, 2001
High Court without touching the merits of the case, admitted accused to protective bail for a period of 15 days to surrender before the Trial Court, subject to furnishing solvent surety in the sum of Rs. one million
Accused was cautioned that said concession of protective bail would not be extended for any reason.
Judgment & Decree
This petition has been filed for grant of protective bail as the petitioner who is out of the country apprehends that as soon as he returns to Pakistan he will be arrested in F.I.R. No. MCC/Misc/140/ 2011-R&D dated 18-3-2011 registered with Model Custom Collecotrate of PaCCS, Customs House, Karachi for offences under sections 32, 79, 155(A)(C)(E) and (F) and 192 of the Customs Act, 1969, section 33 of Sales Tax Act, 1990 and section 148 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 and under clause 1, 9, 14, 77 and 86 of section 156(1) of the Customs Act, 1969 clause 11(C) of section 33 of Sales Tax Act, 1990 and section 148 of Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 and therefore seeks protective bail so that he may come to Pakistan and surrender before the trial Court. Without touching the merits of the case, we are admitting the petitioner to protective bail for a period of 15 days from today i.e. upto 27th April, 2011 to surrender before the trial Court subject to furnishing solvent surety in the sum of Rs.one million along with a P.R. Bond of the same amount to the satisfaction of the Nazir of this Court. The petitioner is cautioned that this concession of protective bail will not be extended for any reason whatsoever and if he does not surrender before the trial Court during the validity of this protective bail, the amount of surety shall be forfeited. H.B.T./M-137/K Bail granted.