2008 PLP 2544 (YLR)
MUHAMMAD SHAHID — Applicant Versus THE STATE — Respondent
| Citation | 2008 PLP 2544 (YLR) |
| Forum / Court | Karachi |
| Bench Members | Khawaja Naveed Ahmed, J |
| Parties | MUHAMMAD SHAHID — Applicant Versus THE STATE — Respondent |
| Primary Law | Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2008 PLP 2544 (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 2008 PLP 2544 (YLR)?
The case was heard and decided by the Karachi bench comprising: Khawaja Naveed Ahmed, J.
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Laws Cited
Headnotes / Summary
S. 497(2)
Penal Code (XLV of 1860), Ss.324, 353/34
Accused was in custody since June, 2007
Firing made by accused upon the police party proved to be ineffective and nobody was injured from the police side
Case was that of ineffective firing
Matter was one of further inquiry under S.497(2), Cr.P.C. in circumstances
Pending inquiry, accused was granted bail. Muhammad Saleem for Applicant. Ms. Naheed Naz for the State.
Judgment & Decree
KHAWAJA NAVEED AHMED, J.
The applicant is facing trial in F.I.R. No.249 of 2007, under sections 353/324/ 34, P.P.C. registered at S.I.T.E. Police Station, Karachi. In this bail application, applicant Muhammad Shahid was arrested in a police encounter that has taken place on 18-6-2007 at 12-30 hours near Ameer Petrol Pump, Fakharuddin G. Ibrahim Valika Road, Karachi. In this encounter, one accomplice of accused, namely, Akbar, had died while Shahid and Muhammad Rahim had received fire-arm injuries. The applicant is in custody since June, 2007. The firing made by the accused upon the police party proved to be ineffective and nobody was injured from the police side. It is a case of ineffective firing as far as the applicant/accused party is concerned. In the circum stances, I hold this case as one of further inquiry under section 497(2), Cr.P.C. and pending such inquiry, I grant bail to applicant Muhammad Shahid upon his furnishing surety in the sum of Rs.100,000 and P.R. bond in the like amount to the satisfaction of the trial Court. H.B.T./M-108/K Bail granted.