2009 PLP 818 (YLR)
ZAHOOR AHMAD — Petitioner Versus THE STATE and another — Respondents
| Citation | 2009 PLP 818 (YLR) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | Syed Shaheen Masud Rizvi, J |
| Parties | ZAHOOR AHMAD — 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 2009 PLP 818 (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 2009 PLP 818 (YLR)?
The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: Syed Shaheen Masud Rizvi, J.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Maher Khalil-ur-Rehman for Petitioner.
Headnotes / Summary
S. 498
Penal Code (XLV of 1860), S. 324/34
Pre-arrest bail, confirmation of
Record had revealed that only Lalkara had been attributed to accused
Accused was shown empty handed at the time of occurrence
Nothing was recovered from accused during course of investigation--Investigation had been completed and further detention of accused would not serve any useful purpose
Ad interim pre-arrest bail already granted to accused, was confirmed in circumstances. Ch. Muhammad Arshad Gujar for the Complainant. Sh. Imtiaz Ahmad for the State.
Judgment & Decree
SYED SHAHEEN MASUD RIZVI, J.
Through this petition, the petitioner seeks bail in case F.I.R. No.132 of 2008 registered with Police Station Qutabpur, District Multan under sections 324/34, P.P.C.
2. Brief facts of the case as narrated in the F.I.R. are that one Nokar Hussain has lodged complainant against the petitioner wherein he had stated that he is labourer. At about 4-1/2 p.m. his brother Ghulam Shabbir was standing at a bridge. In the meantime, Sajjad alias Sajju armed with Pistol and Zahoor Ahmad empty handed had come there. Zahoor Ahmad made Lalkara that Ghulam Shabbir, should not be let alive. Sajjad alias Sajju fired with his pistol which hit his brother on his chest who fell down on the ground. On his hue and cry, witnesses reached at the place of occurrence but the accused succeeded to run away from the spot.
3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is innocent; that only Lalkara is attributed to the petitioner; that the petitioner was not present at the time of occurrence; that he was falsely implicated in this case; that the petitioner is entitled for bail concession.
4. On the other hand, learned State counsel has opposed the grant of bail.
5. Arguments have been heard and record perused.
6. Perusal of record reveals that only Lalkara has been attributed to the petitioner. He was shown empty handed at the time of occurrence. Further more that nothing was recovered from the petitioner during the course of investigation. Investigation has been completed and further detention of petitioner would not serve any useful purpose, therefore, ad interim pre-arrest bail already granted to the petitioner on 20-5-2008 is confirmed. H.B.T./Z-8/L Bail confirmed.