2016 PLP 1197 (MLD)
ABDUL REHMAN alias BOOTA — Petitioner Versus The STATE and another — Respondents
| Citation | 2016 PLP 1197 (MLD) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | N/A |
| Parties | ABDUL REHMAN alias BOOTA — Petitioner Versus The STATE and another — Respondents |
| Primary Law | Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) |
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This judgment primarily cites: Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Ghulam Hussain Awan for Petitioner.
Headnotes / Summary
S. 497
Penal Code (XLV of 1860), Ss.324, 336, 337-H(2), 148 & 149
Attempt to commit qatl-i-amd, Itlaf-i-Salahiyyat-i-Udw, hurt by rash or negligent act, rioting, common object
Accused was named in the FIR with specific role
Injuries attributed to accused, which were supported by Medico-legal Certificate, fell under S.336, P.P.C.
Eye-witnesses as well as injured witness stood by their statement under S.161, Cr.P.C.
Specific plea of alibi taken by accused, had not seen the light of the day during both investigations
Active participation of accused in the occurrence, prima facie was made out
Itlaf-i-Salahiyyat-i-Udw for which accused was charged, was a heinous offence
Three prosecution witnesses, were already recorded, but they had not been cross-examined by the defence
Trial was likely to be concluded shortly
Bail was declined in circumstances.
Judgment & Decree
MISS AALIA NEELUM, J.
The petitioner seeks post arrest bail in case FIR No. 301-2014 dated 26.04.2014 registered under Sections 324, 337-H(2), 336, 148, 149, P.P.C., at Police Station, Saddar Sialkot.
2. Arguments heard and the record perused.
3. The record annexed with instant petition reveals that earlier Crl. Misc. No. 9793-B of 2014 was moved by the present petitioner which was dismissed due to non-prosecution on 02.09.2014. Thereafter Crl. Misc. No.17384-B of 2014 was moved by the petitioner on the same subject which was withdrawn by the learned counsel for the petitioner after arguing the case at full length on 23.01.2015. Through instant petition, which is third petition on the subject, the petitioner sought same relief on the fresh ground that during the investigation, the petitioner has been found innocent as he was not found present at the place of occurrence at the relevant time and the name of the petitioner has been placed in column No.2 of the challan dated 25.01.2015 whereas bail petition was withdrawn from the Court after arguing the case on 23.01.2015. Admittedly second petition was withdrawn by the learned counsel for the petitioner after arguing the case at full length on 23.01.2015 and the ground agitated in this petition was available to the petitioner at the time of withdrawal of second bail petition.
4. It is an admitted fact that the second investigation was conducted by Khalid Javed, S.I/R.I.B and he opined that the petitioner was innocent and same fact was incorporated in case diary No.33 dated 19.01.2015. However, supplementary challan was prepared on 25.01.2015 and submitted in the court on 06.02.2015. The supplementary challan was submitted on the same material which was collected by the Investigating Officer as on 19.01.2015, no fresh ground was available to the petitioner. If the petitioner had good arguable case, then learned counsel for the petitioner might have not withdrawn the second bail petition.
5. The petitioner is named in the FIR. A specific role has been attributed to him. The injury attributed to the petitioner was duly supported by Medico-legal Certificate. The injuries Nos.3 and 4 were ascribed to the petitioner, which fall under Section 336, P.P.C. The opinions of Investigating Officers have vanished when eye-witnesses as well as injured witness stand by their statements under Section 161, Cr.P.C. It is also an admitted fact that the petitioner took specific plea of alibi which has not seen light of day during both investigations. In view of statements of eye-witnesses and injured witness, active participation of the petitioner in the occurrence prima facie is made out. The medical report reflects that right ulnar nerve in the forearm was damaged and injuries Nos.3 and 4 were declared falling under Section 336, P.P.C. It was a heinous offence Itlaf-e-Salahiyyat-i-udw for which the petitioner was charged. Already three prosecution witnesses were recorded but they have not been cross-examined by the defence. The trial is likely to conclude shortly.
6. In view of above discussion, the petition having no substance is hereby dismissed. HBT/A-139/L Bail refused.