2007 PLP 514 (YLR)
MUHAMMAD ASHRAF — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent
| Citation | 2007 PLP 514 (YLR) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | Khawaja Muhammad Sharif, J |
| Parties | MUHAMMAD ASHRAF — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent |
| Primary Law | Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2007 PLP 514 (YLR)?
This judgment primarily cites: Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 2007 PLP 514 (YLR)?
The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: Khawaja Muhammad Sharif, J.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Mian Muhammad Maqsood Ahmad for Petitioner.
Headnotes / Summary
S. 497
Penal Code (XLV of 1860), Ss.395 & 412
V.C.D., which was looted during dacoity, had been recovered from accused
Offence under S.412, P.P.C., was punishable with imprisonment for life, which fell within prohibitory clause of S.497(1), Cr.P.C.-No case for bail having been made out, bail petition was dismissed. Muhammad Naveed Shabbir Goraya for the State along with Liaqat S.-I.
Judgment & Decree
KHAWAJA MUHAMMAD SHARIF, J.-Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he is not named in the FIR.; that he was named in the supplementary statement; that as far as recovery of VCD is concerned, that was planted upon the petitioner because blood relations of petitioner could not give bribe to the police and that he is first offender.
2. On the other hand learned State counsel submits that supplementary statement was got recorded by the complainant on the very next day; that VCD was recovered from the petitioner and that offence falls within the prohibitory clause of section 497(1), Cr.P.C.
3. I have heard learned counsel for the parties. Without going into merit of the case, fact remain that VCD, which was looted during dacoity, has been recovered from the petitioner. The said offence under section 412, P.P.C. is punishable with imprisonment for life, which falls within prohibitory clause of section 497(1), Cr.P.C. No case for bail is made out. This petition is dismissed. H.B.T./M-265/L Bail refused.