PCRLJ 1984

1984 P Cr (PLP)

WAZIR ALI-Petitioner Versus THE STATE-Respondent

Jurisdiction / Court
Lahore
Decided Date
Criminal Miscellaneous No. 419-B of 1983, decided on 26th February, 1983.
Honorable Judges
Muhammad Zafarullah, J
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 1984 P Cr (PLP)
Forum / Court Lahore
Bench Members Muhammad Zafarullah, J
Parties WAZIR ALI-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 1984 P Cr (PLP)?

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

Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1984 P Cr (PLP)?

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

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Laws Cited

Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)

Representation

  • Ch. Muhammad Hussain Chachar for Petitioner.

Headnotes / Summary

S. 497-Penal Code (XLV of 1860), S. 302-Bail, grant of --[Murder-case]--Only evidence against petitioner, accused of admi nistering poison to his wife, comprising that of his extra-judicial confession-In absence of any other independent evidence this alone, held, would not be a reasonable" ground to believe that accused committed crime-Petitioner allowed bat: in circumstance. Irshad Ahmad for the State.

Judgment & Decree

Criminal Miscellaneous No. 419-B of 1983, decided on 26th February, 1983.

S. 497-Penal Code (XLV of 1860), S. 302-Bail, grant of --[Murder-case]--Only evidence against petitioner, accused of admi nistering poison to his wife, comprising that of his extra-judicial confession-In absence of any other independent evidence this alone, held, would not be a reasonable" ground to believe that accused committed crime-Petitioner allowed bat: in circumstance. Ch. Muhammad Hussain Chachar for Petitioner. Irshad Ahmad for the State. The petitioner is accused of committing the murder of his wife by administering poison to her. The presence of poison was discovered by the Chemical Examiner, but as regards the allegation that it is the petitioner who administered poison the only evidence against the petitioner is that of extra-judicial confession. In the absence of any other indepen dent evidence this alone will not be a reasonable ground to believe that the petitioner is guilty of the offence. He may, therefore, be released on bail if he furnishes bond in the sum of Rs. 20,000 with two sureties each in the like amount to the satisfaction of A. C., Okara. M. Y. M. Bail granted.