SCMR 1996

1996SCMR526 (PLP)

MUHAMMAD ASLAM‑‑‑Petitioner Versus THE STATE ‑‑‑Respondent

Jurisdiction / Court
Supreme Court of Pakistan
Decided Date
Criminal Petition for Leave to Appeal No. 223/L of 1994, decided on 15th August, 1994.
Honorable Judges
Muhammad Rafiq Tarar and Fazal Karim, JJ
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 1996SCMR526 (PLP)
Forum / Court Supreme Court of Pakistan
Bench Members Muhammad Rafiq Tarar and Fazal Karim, JJ
Parties MUHAMMAD ASLAM‑‑‑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 1996SCMR526 (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 1996SCMR526 (PLP)?

The case was heard and decided by the Supreme Court of Pakistan bench comprising: Muhammad Rafiq Tarar and Fazal Karim, JJ.

Q3: What is the official citation format for this judgment on Pakistan Law Portal?

Cite this legal precedent as: 1996SCMR526 (PLP) (MUHAMMAD ASLAM‑‑‑Petitioner Versus THE STATE ‑‑‑Respondent). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.

Laws Cited

Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)‑‑‑

Representation

  • M. Anwar Sipra, Advocate instructed by Ch. Mehdi Khan Mehtab, Advocate‑on‑Record for Petitioner.
  • Date of hearing: 15th August, 1994
  • M. Anwar Sipra, Advocate instructed by Ch. Mehdi Khan Mehtab, Advocate-on-Record for Petitioner.

Headnotes / Summary

(On appeal from the judgment of the Lahore High Court, Lahore passed in Crl. Misc. N6. 2185/13/1994 on 19‑6‑1994). ‑‑‑‑S. 497‑‑‑Constitution of Pakistan (1973), Art. 185(3)‑‑‑Bail‑‑‑Leave to appeal was granted to consider the contentions that the accused had been declared innocent during investigation by an officer of the rank of ASP who had recommended his discharge and that the accused was 65 years of age‑‑‑Interim Bail allowed to accused was directed to continue. Nemo for the State.

Judgment & Decree

MUHAMMAD RAFIQ TARAR, J.

The petitioner was allowed bail by the learned Magistrate which was cancelled by the learned Additional Sessions Judge. Later on his petition for bail was dismissed by the High Court. Learned counsel submits that the petitioner was declared innocent during investigation by an officer of the rank of A.S.P. who had reported that he should be discharged. It is further submitted that the petitioner is 65 years of age and the material collected by the investigation of the offences alleged against him. Leave to appeal is granted to consider the above contentions. Interim bail to continue. N.H.Q./M.2206/S Leave granted.