SCMR 2008

2008 PLP 1451 (SCMR)

SHER MUHAMMAD — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent

Jurisdiction / Court
Supreme Court of Pakistan
Decided Date
Criminal Petition No.269 of 2003, decided on 26th January, 2004.
Honorable Judges
Nazim Hussain Siddiqui, C.J., Javed Iqbal and Abdul Hameed Dogar, JJ
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 2008 PLP 1451 (SCMR)
Forum / Court Supreme Court of Pakistan
Bench Members Nazim Hussain Siddiqui, C.J., Javed Iqbal and Abdul Hameed Dogar, JJ
Parties SHER MUHAMMAD — 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 2008 PLP 1451 (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 2008 PLP 1451 (SCMR)?

The case was heard and decided by the Supreme Court of Pakistan bench comprising: Nazim Hussain Siddiqui, C.J., Javed Iqbal and Abdul Hameed Dogar, JJ.

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Laws Cited

Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)

Representation

  • Zulfiqar Ahmed Bhutta, Advocate Supreme Court and Ejaz Muhammad Khan, Advocate-on-Record for Petitioner.
  • Date of hearing: 26th January, 2004.
  • M. Zawar Bhatti, Advocate-on-Record for the State.

Headnotes / Summary

(On appeal against the order, dated 26-6-2003 of the Lahore High Court passed in Crl. Misc. No.2946/B of 2003).

S. 497

Penal Code (XLV of 1860), S.302/34

Constitution of Pakistan (1973), Art.185(3)

Bail, refusal of

Accused and his co-accused, according to prosecution, were responsible for causing the death of the complainant's brother

Accused had allegedly caused fire-arm injury on the left eye of the deceased which was corroborated by the post-mortem report

Prima facie, grounds were available to believe that the accused was guilty of the offence with which he was charged

Bail was refused to accused in circumstances and leave to appeal was declined to him accordingly. M. Zawar Bhatti, Advocate-on-Record for the State.

Judgment & Decree

NAZIM HUSSAIN SIDDIQUI, C.J.

Sher Muhammad, the petitioner herein has impugned order dated 25-6-2003 whereby bail was refused to him in a case registered on 3-12-2002 under section 302/34, P.P.C. at Police Station Atta Shaheed, Tehsil and District Sargodha.

2. According to prosecution, the petitioner and co-accused were responsible for causing death of one Khadim Hussain, who was brother of the complainant. It is alleged that the petitioner had caused fire-arm injury on the left eye of the deceased and corroboration to this assertion was provided by post-mortem report. Prima facie, there are grounds to believe that the petitioner is guilty of the offence he stands charged. No case for bail is made out.

3. In consequence, leave to appeal is refused and the petition is dismissed. N.H.Q./S-12/SC Leave refused.