1987 PLP 1030 (MLD)
MUHAMMAD HAYAT — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent
| Citation | 1987 PLP 1030 (MLD) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | Gulbaz Khan, J |
| Parties | MUHAMMAD HAYAT — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent |
| Primary Law | Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1987 PLP 1030 (MLD)?
This judgment primarily cites: Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1987 PLP 1030 (MLD)?
The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: Gulbaz Khan, J.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Ch. Ghaus Muhammad for Petitioner.
Headnotes / Summary
S. 497--Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance (VII of 1979) Ss. 10, 11 & 16--Bail--First information report lodged with a delay of four days--Abductee producing Nikahnama of her marriage with accused and stating that she was not abducted but she left her father's house for contracting marriage with accused to whom she was engaged--Case against accused one of further inquiry--Bail granted. Altaf Muhammad for the State.
Judgment & Decree
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)
S. 497--Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance (VII of 1979) Ss. 10, 11 & 16--Bail--First information report lodged with a delay of four days--Abductee producing Nikahnama of her marriage with accused and stating that she was not abducted but she left her father's house for contracting marriage with accused to whom she was engaged--Case against accused one of further inquiry--Bail granted. Ch. Ghaus Muhammad for Petitioner. Altaf Muhammad for the State. Admittedly, there is a delay of four days in lodging the F.I.R. of this case. The occurrence took place on the night between 21/22 April, 1983 whereas the case was registered, on 25-4-1983. The petitioner has placed on record a copy of Nikatinama whereby Mst. Jannat Bibi was married to the petitioner on 27-4-1983. Affidavit of Man Jannat Bibi, dated 27-4-1983 has also beep placed on record wherein she stated that she was engaged with Muhammad Hayat petitioner and she had left the house of her parents and went to Muhammad Hayat petitioner for contracting a marriage. She further stated that she was not abducted by anybody. Mst. Jannat Bibi filed a suit for jactitation of marriage in January, 1984, stating that she was never married to Nasir Ali and the said Nikahnama was a forged document. In view of the circumstances, it becomes a case of further - enquiry. The petitioner is admitted to bail in the sum of Rupees twenty thousand with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the trial Court. M.Y.H. Bail granted.