2017 PLP 2465 (YLR)
MUHAMMAD RIAZ — Petitioner Versus The STATE and another — Respondents
| Citation | 2017 PLP 2465 (YLR) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore (Multan Bench) |
| Bench Members | Ch. Mushtaq Ahmad, J |
| Parties | MUHAMMAD RIAZ — Petitioner Versus The STATE and another — Respondents |
| Primary Law | Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2017 PLP 2465 (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 2017 PLP 2465 (YLR)?
The case was heard and decided by the Lahore (Multan Bench) bench comprising: Ch. Mushtaq Ahmad, J.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Prince Rehan Iftikhar for Petitioner.
Headnotes / Summary
Ss. 497 & 498
Penal Code (XLV of 1860), Ss. 337-F(v), 148 & 149
Hurt, rioting armed with deadly weapon, unlawful assembly
Allegation against the accused were that he gave a blow with sota (stick) resulting in fracture of complainant's right arm
Accused along with six co-accused were named in FIR
Co-accused were also given specific roles but medical evidence did not support charge to their extent
Dispute between the parties was over possession of agricultural land
Offence with which accused was charged did not fall within prohibitory clause of S. 497, Cr.P.C.
Accused had already joined investigation and sending him behind the bars would serve no useful purpose
Ad-interim pre-arrest bail already granted to accused was confirmed accordingly. Ch. Ahmad Raza, Additional Prosecutor General and Ghulam Mustafa, ASI for the State.
Judgment & Decree
CH. MUSHTAQ AHMAD, J.
This petition has been moved by Muhammad Riaz accused in case FIR No.274 of 2016 dated 30.08.2016 under sections 337-F(v), 148, 149, P.P.C. registered at Police Station Sultan-Pur District Vehari seeking pre-arrest bail.
2. Arguments heard and record perused.
3. Allegation against petitioner, according to FIR is that he gave a blow with sota resulting in fracture of complainant's right arm. Along with petitioner, six co-accused were named in the FIR who were also given specific roles but medical evidence did not support charge to their extent, as such their ad-interim pre-arrest bail petition was confirmed by learned trial Court. Admittedly there is dispute between the parties over possession of agricultural land. Offence with which petitioner is charged does not fall within prohibitory clause of section 497, Cr.P.C. Petitioner has already joined investigation. Sending him behind the bars at this stage would serve no useful purpose. Therefore, petition in hand is allowed and ad-interim pre-arrest bail already granted to the petitioner by this court is confirmed, subject to his furnishing bail bonds in the sum of Rs.1,00,000/- with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of trial Court. WA/M-204/L Bail confirmed.