1991 P Cr (PLP)
ASGHAR ALI — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent
| Citation | 1991 P Cr (PLP) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | N/A |
| Parties | ASGHAR ALI — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent |
| Primary Law | Criminal Procedure Cede (V of 1898) |
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Muhammad Salim Khan for Petitioner.
Headnotes / Summary
S. 497
West Pakistan Arms Ordinance (XX of 1965), S.13-A
Accused was found in possession of four different types of fire-arms alongwith some ammunition without licence
Investigation was complete and had been submitted in Court
Bail was refused with a direction to Trial Court for expeditious disposal of case.
Judgment & Decree
S. 497
West Pakistan Arms Ordinance (XX of 1965), S.13-A
Accused was found in possession of four different types of fire-arms alongwith some ammunition without licence
Investigation was complete and had been submitted in Court
Bail was refused with a direction to Trial Court for expeditious disposal of case. Muhammad Salim Khan for Petitioner. Ghazanfar Ijar for the State. Asghar Ali petitioner seeks bail in a case registered against him with Police Station Sabzi Mandi, Gujranwala, for an offence under section 13-A of Ordinance XX of 1965 (Arms Ordinance) vide F.I.R. dated 27-10-1990. The case was got registered by Muhammad Akmal, S.I./S.H.O. with the allegation that on 27-10-1990 he with other constables was on patrol duty when he received information that a person was sitting in one of the rooms of Nigar Cinema while armed. In pursuance of the information, raid was conducted at 1-00 at night. The petitioner was found sitting on a Sofa. From his search, one pistol .30 bore, one sten-gun with magazine, one rifle with 20 bullets, a .12 bore gun with four cartridges were found in his possession. On enquiry the petitioner could not produce any licence for any of the weapons so recovered. It is contended by learned counsel for the petitioner that the case against the petitioner is absolutely false and has been got registered with mala fides. Contends that the petitioner was arrested immediately before the elections when the case was got registered because of political rivalry. Submits that even otherwise section 13-A of Arms Ordinance would not be applicable because the petitioner was simply found in possession of the said arms without there being any allegation that he was going to use the same.
2. I have heard the learned counsel at length and. gone through the F.I.R. Admittedly, the petitioner was found in possession of four different fire-arms alongwith ammunition. The petitioner has not been able to give any explanation under what circumstances he came in possession of the said tire-arms. I am informed the investigation is complete and presently the case is pending trial before Special Judge. In these circumstances I feel it would suffice if a direction to the trial Court is given to expeditiously deal with the trial subject to just exceptions. With this observation the petition is disposed of. S.A./A-1250/L Bail refused.