1987 PLP 3182 (MLD)
SOHAIL AKHTAR — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent
| Citation | 1987 PLP 3182 (MLD) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | Rustam S. Sidhwa, J |
| Parties | SOHAIL AKHTAR — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent |
| Primary Law | Customs Act (IV of 1969) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1987 PLP 3182 (MLD)?
This judgment primarily cites: Customs Act (IV of 1969) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1987 PLP 3182 (MLD)?
The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: Rustam S. Sidhwa, J.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Nazir Ahmad Shami for Petitioner.
Headnotes / Summary
Ss. 2 (s), 139, 156,161,168,178 & 185-F--Amount of bail bond- Reduction of--Accused merely carrier for some other principal--Amount of bail bond ordered by trial Judge, reduced from Rs. one lac to rupees fifty thousands in circumstances. Ch. Nazir Ahmad for the State.
Judgment & Decree
Nazir Ahmad Shami for Petitioner. Ch. Nazir Ahmad for the State. This is a revision petition filed 'by Sohail Akhtar, petitioner, for the reduction of the amount of the bail bonds to be furnished by him, pursuant to the order of the learned Special Judge, Customs and Anti-Smuggling, Lahore, dated 1-10-1987.
2. By order dated 1-10-1987 the learned Special Judge, Customs and Anti-Smuggling, Lahore, accepted the bail petition of Sohail, petitioner, and directed him to be released on bail, subject to his furnishing security, in the sum of Rs. 1,00,000/- with two sureties each in the like amount to his satisfaction
3. On behalf of the petitioner it is submitted that the value of the bonds directed to be furnished by the learned Special Judge, Customs and Anti-Smuggling, Lahore, is highly excessive and the petitioner being merely a carrier, is not in a position to furnish such excessive bail bonds.
4. Arguments heard.
5. It is alleged that the petitioner was merely a carrier for some other principal and is not in a position to furnish such excessive bail bonds. Without going on the record as having given any finding in the matter, I would reduce the bail to the sum of Rupees Fifty Thousand (Rs. 50,000) with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the learned Special Judge, Customs and Anti-Smuggling, Lahore. With this observation this petition stands disposed o accordingly. S.A/S-127/L Bail amount reduced.