2022 PLP 2142 (SCMR)
MUHAMMAD AZAM — Petitioner Versus The STATE through P.G. Punjab and another — Respondents
| Citation | 2022 PLP 2142 (SCMR) |
| Forum / Court | Supreme Court of Pakistan |
| Bench Members | Sardar Tariq Masood, Amin-ud-Din Khan and Muhammad Ali Mazhar, JJ |
| Parties | MUHAMMAD AZAM — Petitioner Versus The STATE through P.G. Punjab and another — Respondents |
| Primary Law | Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2022 PLP 2142 (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 2022 PLP 2142 (SCMR)?
The case was heard and decided by the Supreme Court of Pakistan bench comprising: Sardar Tariq Masood, Amin-ud-Din Khan and Muhammad Ali Mazhar, JJ.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Mian Muhammad Ismail Thaheem, Advocate Supreme Court (through video link from Lahore) for Petitioner.
- Mirza Abid Majeed, D.P.G. Punjab for Respondents.
Headnotes / Summary
(Against the judgment dated 17.05.2022 of the Lahore High Court, Lahore passed in Criminal Misc. No. 23859-B of 2022)
Ss. 497 & 498
Constitution of Pakistan, Art. 185(3)
Observations made by the Court in a bail granting or bail refusing order
Such observations had no effect on merits of the case in any subsequent proceedings.
Judgment & Decree
SARDAR TARIQ MASOOD, J.
After arguing the case at some length, the learned counsel for the petitioner contends that he wants to withdraw this petition. However, he submits that the observations made in the impugned order are highly prejudicial to the case of the petitioner.
2. It is now well settled that the observation made in bail granting and bail refusing order has no effect on merits of the case in any subsequent proceedings. The petition stands dismissed as withdrawn. MWA/M-66/SC Petition dismissed.