1989 PLP 4801 (MLD)
MUHAMMAD QASIM‑‑Petitioner Versus THE STATE‑‑Respondent
| Citation | 1989 PLP 4801 (MLD) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | Sardar Muhammad Dogar, J |
| Parties | MUHAMMAD QASIM‑‑Petitioner Versus THE STATE‑‑Respondent |
| Primary Law | Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)‑‑‑ |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1989 PLP 4801 (MLD)?
This judgment primarily cites: Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)‑‑‑ as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1989 PLP 4801 (MLD)?
The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: Sardar Muhammad Dogar, J.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- M. Iqbal Cheema for Petitioner.
- Date of hearing: 28th June, 1989.
Headnotes / Summary
‑‑‑S.497‑‑Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance (VII of 1979), S.12‑‑Bail, grant of‑‑Accused was eleven years old at the time of occurrence and had remained in jail for some time‑‑Bail allowed in circumstances. Maqbul Elahi Malik A: G. for the State.
Judgment & Decree
Maqbul Elahi Malik A: G. for the State. Date of hearing: 28th June, 1989. Petitioner seeks bail in the case registered against him under section 12 of the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979 at Police Station Shadbagh, Lahore.
2. According to F.I.R. the petitioner had committed sodomy with Naser Ahmad minor son of the complainant.
3. Bail is being sought by the petitioner on the grounds that he has been involved falsely in the case and that he was 11 years one month old at the time of occurrence according to the school‑leaving certificate.
4. Keeping in view the period that the petitioner is in jail and mainly the fact that he was about eleven years old at the time of occurrence, I feel inclined to exercise discretion in his favour. This petition is therefore, allowed and the petitioner is directed to be released on bail, provided he furnishes bail bond in the sum of Rupees Twenty thousand with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the Assistant Commissioner, City, Lahore. Copy dasti on payment of usual charges. S.A./M‑1628/L Bail allowed.