2021 PLP 799 (SCMR)
ZAINAB — Petitioner Versus The STATE — Respondent
| Citation | 2021 PLP 799 (SCMR) |
| Forum / Court | Supreme Court of Pakistan |
| Bench Members | Umar Ata Bandial, Sajjad Ali Shah and Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi, JJ |
| Parties | ZAINAB — Petitioner Versus The STATE — Respondent |
| Primary Law | Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2021 PLP 799 (SCMR)?
This judgment primarily cites: Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 2021 PLP 799 (SCMR)?
The case was heard and decided by the Supreme Court of Pakistan bench comprising: Umar Ata Bandial, Sajjad Ali Shah and Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi, JJ.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Iltaf Samad, Advocate Supreme Court for Petitioner.
Headnotes / Summary
S. 497
Control of Narcotic Substances Act (XXV of 1997), S. 9(c)
Possession of 6.250 kg of charas
Petition for post-arrest bail
Accused lady contended that she was arrested with a two years suckling baby, therefore, she be enlarged on bail
Held, that the question of hizanat would come under consideration for grant of bail, therefore, before proceeding further, the DNA test of the child must be carried out, so as to ascertain her age and relationship with the accused
Case was adjourned till DNA report was received. Ayaz Shaukat, D.A.G. for the State.
Judgment & Decree
SAYYED MAZAHAR ALI AKBAR NAQVI, J.
Through this petition the petitioner seeks post-arrest bail in case registered vide FIR No. 156 of 2020 dated 27.07.2020 under section 9(c) of Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997, at Police Station One Battalion Pak Coastguards, Uthal for allegation of recovery of 6.250 kilograms of charas.
2. At the outset, it was contended by the learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner was arrested with a two years suckling baby. In this view of the matter, the question of hazanat would also come under consideration for grant of bail. Before proceeding further, we direct that DNA test of the child namely Malaika be carried out, so as to ascertain her age and relationship with the petitioner. The case is adjourned. To come up immediately after the report of the DNA is received. MWA/Z-3/SC Order accordingly.