MLD 1988

1988 PLP 201 (MLD)

MUHAMMAD NASIR alias GUDDU — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent

Jurisdiction / Court
Lahore
Decided Date
Criminal Miscellaneous No. 543/13 of 1988, decided on 29th February, 1988.
Honorable Judges
Muhammad Munir Khan, J
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 1988 PLP 201 (MLD)
Forum / Court Lahore
Bench Members Muhammad Munir Khan, J
Parties MUHAMMAD NASIR alias GUDDU — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent
Primary Law Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)
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Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1988 PLP 201 (MLD)?

This judgment primarily cites: Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.

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The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: Muhammad Munir Khan, J.

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Laws Cited

Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)

Representation

  • Ch. Muhammad Ilyas Kornai for Petitioner.

Headnotes / Summary

S. 497--Penal Code (XLV of 1860), Ss.379 & 411--Offences Against Property (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance (VI of 1979), S. 14--Bail, grant of- Accused, not a previous convict in jail and not required for investigation--Offence not falling within. prohibitory clause--Bail granted in circumstances. Shamas-ul-Qamar for the State.

Judgment & Decree

This is an application for grant of bail to Muhammad Nasir alias Guddu petitioner in case under section 379/411, P.P.C. and Article 14 of the Offences Against Property (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979 registered at P.S. Naulakha, Lahore, vide F.I.R. No. 160 of 1987.

2. The prosecution case is that the petitioner was found in possession of stolen motor-cycle.

3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the alleged offence does not fall within the prohibitory clause. Learned counsel for the State has opposed this application on the ground that the petitioner stands involved in as many as 13 identical cases. 4. 1 have considered the submissions made by the learned counsel for the parties with care. I find that the petitioner is not a previous convict; that he is in the jail and no more required for investigation and that the alleged offence does not fall within the prohibitory clause of section 497, Cr.P.C. For what has been said above, the petitioner is allowed bail in the sum of Rs.20,000 with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of A.C. (City)/Duty Magistrate, Lahore. SA./M-608/L Bail granted.