YLR 2017

2017 PLP 1232 (YLR)

ASSAD ULLAH — Petitioner Versus The STATE — Respondent

Jurisdiction / Court
Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Court
Decided Date
Cr. Misc. 54 of 2016, decided on 23rd June, 2016.
Honorable Judges
Sahib Khan C.J. and Malik Haq Nawaz, J
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 2017 PLP 1232 (YLR)
Forum / Court Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Court
Bench Members Sahib Khan C.J. and Malik Haq Nawaz, J
Parties ASSAD ULLAH — Petitioner Versus The STATE — Respondent
Primary Law Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)
💡 Quick Legal QA & Summary / سوال و جواب خلاصہ
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2017 PLP 1232 (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 1232 (YLR)?

The case was heard and decided by the Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Court bench comprising: Sahib Khan C.J. and Malik Haq Nawaz, J.

Q3: What is the official citation format for this judgment on Pakistan Law Portal?

Cite this legal precedent as: 2017 PLP 1232 (YLR) (ASSAD ULLAH — Petitioner Versus The STATE — Respondent). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.

Laws Cited

Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)

Representation

  • Muzafar-ud-Din for Petitioner.

Headnotes / Summary

S. 497

Penal Code (XLV of 1860), Ss.302 & 34

Anti-Terrorism Act (XXVII of 1997), Ss.6, 7, 19(7)(8), 21-D & 21-L

Qatl-i-amd, common intention, act of terrorism

Bail, grant of

No substantial progress had been made towards conclusion of the trial of the case, even after lapse of over 3 years

Speedy and fair trial was an inherent right of accused guaranteed by the Constitution, as well as by Part II of Gilgit-Baltistan (Self-Empowerment and Governance) Order, 2009

Liberty of a person, could not be curtailed, except in accordance with law

Accused was granted bail. Malik Sherbaz, Dy. A.G. for the State.