1999 PLP 2622 (SCMR)
QAISER ALI — Petitioner Versus THE STATE and another — Respondents
| Citation | 1999 PLP 2622 (SCMR) |
| Forum / Court | Supreme Court of Pakistan |
| Bench Members | Raja Afrasiab Khan and Ch. Muhammad Arif, JJ, |
| Parties | QAISER ALI — 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 1999 PLP 2622 (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 1999 PLP 2622 (SCMR)?
The case was heard and decided by the Supreme Court of Pakistan bench comprising: Raja Afrasiab Khan and Ch. Muhammad Arif, JJ,.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Rao Naeem Hashim Khan, Advocate Supreme Court and Ch. Mehdi Khan Mehtab, Advocate-on-Record for Petitioner.
- Nemo for Respondent.
- Date of hearing: 7th August, 1998.
Headnotes / Summary
(On appeal from the judgment/order of the Lahore High Court dated 14-5-1998 passed in Criminal Miscellaneous No. 1198-B of 1998).
S. 497(5)
Penal Code (XLV of 1860), S.302/109
Constitution of Pakistan (1973), Art. 185(3)
Accused, a lady had been allowed bail by High Court inter alia on the ground of her case being one of further inquiry
High Court having exercised its discretion rightly and fairly in allowing bail to the accused woman, leave to appeal was refused to the complainant, by. Supreme Court.
Judgment & Decree
RAJA AFRASIAB KHAN, J.
On 14th of May, 1998, the Lahore High Court granted bail after-arrest to the respondent No.2, Mst. Aisha Bibi widow of Zahid Ali in a case registered against her under section 302/109, P.P.C. on the statement of Qaiser Ali with Police Station Mughalpura, Lahore. This petition for leave to appeal has been instituted by the petitioner against the above said bail granting order.
2. We have heard the learned counsel for the petitioner in support of this petition. The High Court allowed the bail to the respondent inter alia on the ground that this was a case of further inquiry. The High Court has rightly and fairly exercised its discretion in allowing bail to the respondent, woman. This being so, there is no substance in this petition which is, hereby, dismissed by refusing leave to appeal. N.H.Q./Q-7/S Leave refused.