2023 PLP 731 (MLD)
Mst. BAKHTAWAR alias BAKHI SHAHZADI LARIK — Applicant Versus The STATE — Respondent
| Citation | 2023 PLP 731 (MLD) |
| Forum / Court | Sindh (Sukkur Bench) |
| Bench Members | N/A |
| Parties | Mst. BAKHTAWAR alias BAKHI SHAHZADI LARIK — Applicant Versus The STATE — Respondent |
| Primary Law | Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2023 PLP 731 (MLD)?
This judgment primarily cites: Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
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Laws Cited
Headnotes / Summary
S. 497(2)
Control of Narcotic Substances Act (XXV of 1997), S. 9(c)
Female accused
Accused-lady was allegedly found in possession of 1150 grams of charas
Accused was an old and infirm lady, and there was no independent witness to the incident
Case had been challaned and there was no apprehension of tampering with the evidence on the part of the accused
In such circumstances, a case for release of the accused on the point of further inquiry was made out
Judgment & Decree
IRSHAD ALI SHAH, J.
It is alleged that on arrest from the applicant was secured 1150 gram of Charas by police party of PS Sobhodero, for that she was booked and reported upon.
2. The applicant on having been refused post-arrest bail by learned 1st Additional Sessions/(MCTC)/Special Judge for CNS, Khairpur has sought for the same from this Court by way of instant bail application under section 497, Cr.P.C. 2.(sic.) Heard arguments and perused the record.
3. The applicant is said to be old and infirm lady; there is no independent witness to the incident; the case has finally been challaned and there is no apprehension of tampering with the evidence on the part of the applicant. In these circumstance; a case for release of the applicant on bail, on point of further inquiry obviously is made out.
4. In view of above the applicant is admitted to bail subject to her furnishing solvent surety in sum of Rs.50,000/- and P.R bond in the like amount to the satisfaction of learned trial Court.
5. The instant Criminal Bail Application is disposed of accordingly. MWA/B-4/Sindh Bail granted.