2007 PLP 718 (YLR)
MUHAMMAD TARIQ — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent
| Citation | 2007 PLP 718 (YLR) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | M. A. Shahid Siddiqui and Hasnat Ahmad Khan, JJ |
| Parties | MUHAMMAD TARIQ — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent |
| Primary Law | Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2007 PLP 718 (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 2007 PLP 718 (YLR)?
The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: M. A. Shahid Siddiqui and Hasnat Ahmad Khan, JJ.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Ch. Mehmood Ali for Petitioner.
Headnotes / Summary
S. 498
Drugs Act, (XXXI of 1976), Ss.24 & 27
Bail before arrest, grant of--Non-bailable warrants issued by Trial. Court
Complainant-Drug Inspector seized pamphlets for treatment of various diseases from Dawakhana of accused/petitioner and submitted complaint against him
Trial Court issued non-bailable warrant of arrest to procure attendance of accused which could not be executed
Trial Court, thereafter, issued proclamation before proceeding under S. 512, Cr.P.C. and then again issued non-bailable warrant of arrest to procure attendance of accused
Accused apprehending his arrest had applied for pre-arrest bail before High Court which was granted for a period of one month. Miss Aasia Abbasi for the State.
Judgment & Decree
On 18-4-2000 a Drug Inspector seized 50 pamphlets for advertisement for the treatment of various diseases from Hakeem Luqman Dawakhana situated at Chowk Qazafi Multan and submitted a complaint against Muhammad Tariq, peti tioner/proprietor of the said Dawakhana.
2. The trial Court issued non-bailable warrant of arrest to procure the attendance of the petitioner which could not be executed. Thereafter the trial Court issued proclamation before proceeding under section 5(12), Cr.P.C. The trial Court again issued non-bailable warrant of arrest vide order dated 21-6-2006 in order to procure the attendance of the petitioner.
3. The petitioner apprehending his arrest has applied for bail before arrest. Let the petitioner appear before the Drug Court within a month. In the meantime he shall not be arrested. This petition stands disposed of. S.M.B./M-714/L Petition granted.