2007 PLP 1258 (YLR)
ROOP KHAN alias ABDUL RAOOF — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent
| Citation | 2007 PLP 1258 (YLR) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | Sardar Muhammad Aslam, J |
| Parties | ROOP KHAN alias ABDUL RAOOF — 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 1258 (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 1258 (YLR)?
The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: Sardar Muhammad Aslam, J.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Syed Karamat Ali Naqvi for Petitioner.
Headnotes / Summary
S. 498
Penal Code (XLV of 1860), Ss.324, 337-A(i), 337-F(i), 148 & 149
Medical officer who examined the injured, declared both injuries on his person as "Shejah-i-Khafifah "
Even the description of one of the injuries which had been attributed to accused, had suggested that it was most likely the result of a fall on some rough surface
Accused had been found innocent in successive investigations
Prima facie implication of accused was false based on some other consideration
Accused was admitted to bail, in circumstances. Naeem Ahmad Khan for the State along with Javed Iqbal, S.-I with record.
Judgment & Decree
SARDAR MUHAMMAD ASLAM, J.
Pursuant to the order dated 4-10-2006 the petitioner is present along with his learned counsel.
2. I have heard learned counsel for the petitioner and State.
3. It has been argued that the petitioner has been found innocent in successive investigations conducted by the Investigating- Officer, then D.S.P. Mr. Masood Tariq and D.S.P. Nisar Cheema. The learned State counsel argued that opinion of police officer is not binding on Court.
4. The petitioner is attributed causing of Injury No.2 on the person of Sajjad Ahmad whose injuries noted by the Medical Officer are described below. (1) An abrasion 6 c.m. x 0.3 c.m. on lateral side of lower part of lower arms 9 c.m. above elbow joint (2) An abrasion on back of L side of head 3 c.m. below the ear measuring 1 c.m. x 0.2 c.m.
5. The Examining Medical Officer declared both the injuries as Shajah-i-Khififah. Even the description of Injury No.2 suggests that it was most likely the result of a fall on some rough surface. Petitioner has been found innocent in successive investigations. Prima facie, his implication is false, based on some other consideration.
6. In this view of the matter this petition is accepted and petitioner's pre-arrest bail already granted vide order dated 4-10-2006 is confirmed provided he furnishes fresh bail bonds in the sum of Rs.50,000 with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the learned trial Court. H.B.T./R-69/L Bail confirmed.