2010 PLP 2258 (YLR)
SAFDAR — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent
| Citation | 2010 PLP 2258 (YLR) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | N/A |
| Parties | SAFDAR — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent |
| Primary Law | Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2010 PLP 2258 (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 2010 PLP 2258 (YLR)?
The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: N/A.
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Laws Cited
Headnotes / Summary
S. 497(2)
Control of Narcotic Substances Act (XXV of 1997), Ss.9(c) & 15
Charas was not recovered from the direct custody of accused
As to whether accused had knowledge of presence of narcotic in the car in question or he shared knowledge with his co-accused that they were carrying narcotic with them, was a question which would be determined after recording of evidence
Except presence of accused in the car in question, no other circumstance had come on the record indicating his connection with the offence or even the car
All those facts had made the case as one of further inquiry
Accused was admitted to bail, in circumstances. Hammad Akbar Wallana for the Petitioner. Rana Sohail Iqbal, SSP, ANF.
Judgment & Decree
The petitioner seeks bail in case F.I.R. No.34 dated 11-4-2009 registered under section 9(c)/15 of the C.N.S.A. 1997 and section 13 of the Pakistan Arms Ordinance, 1965 at Police Station ANF, Lahore.
2. According to prosecution story, on interception of Suzuki Car LEF-07-5297 petitioner and his co-accused were found in that car which was being driven by Tariq Mehmood from whom five packets containing Charas weighing 5 Kgs were recovered. Muhammad Safdar son of Muhammad Aslam was sitting on the front seat and was keeping a shopper in his lap from which three packets containing Charas weighing 3 Kgs. were recovered. On the rear seat Safdar son of Muhammad Ilyas (petitioner) was sitting. On further search, Charas weighing 2 Kgs, was recovered from the dickey of the car. 30-bore pistol was also recovered from Tariq Mehmood of which he could not produce licence.
3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that petitioner was not even acquainted with the remaining accused. He had obtained lift in the car and was implicated in this case merely because of his presence there, hence, he was entitled to bail.
4. The petition was opposed by the learned Senior Special Prosecutor for Anti Narcotic Force.
5. Admittedly no Charas was recovered from the direct custody of the petitioner. Whether he had knowledge of presence of narcotic in the car or he shared knowledge with his co-accused that they were carrying narcotic with them is a question which shall be determined after recording of evidence. Except presence of the petitioner in the car, no other circum stance has come on the record indicating his connection with the offence or even the car. All these facts make this case as one of further inquiry. The petitioner, therefore, is allowed bail in the sum of Rs.50,000 with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of learned trial Court. H.B.T./S-113/L Bail granted.