1989 PLP 4978 (MLD)
Mst. GULNAZ BANO and another‑‑Petitioners Versus THE STATE‑‑Respondent
| Citation | 1989 PLP 4978 (MLD) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | Muhammad Rafiq Tarar, J |
| Parties | Mst. GULNAZ BANO and another‑‑Petitioners Versus THE STATE‑‑Respondent |
| Primary Law | Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)‑‑ |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1989 PLP 4978 (MLD)?
This judgment primarily cites: Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)‑‑ as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1989 PLP 4978 (MLD)?
The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: Muhammad Rafiq Tarar, J.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Muhammad Rafiq Chauhan for Petitioners.
Headnotes / Summary
‑‑‑S. 497‑‑Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance (VII of 1979) Ss.13 & 14‑‑Bail, grant of‑‑Confession of living on prostitution made by accused before police‑‑No other evidence available to support prosecution version‑ Co‑accused already released on bail‑‑Case of accused being at par with co- accused‑‑Bail was allowed in circumstances. M.A. Chaudhry for the State.
Judgment & Decree
Mst. Gulnaz Bano and her daughter Mst. Naureen have moved this petition for bail in a case registered against them and another under Articles 13 and 14 of Ordinance VII of 1979.
2. The facts of the case need not be narrated here as the same have been detailed in my order dated 13‑5‑1989 passed in Cr.M.No. 1614‑B of 1989. It may, however, be mentioned that the allegation against the petitioners was that on 20‑4‑1989 at 2.30 a.m. they were found sitting in a car with co‑accused Tariq Arir in Dobai Chowk. They were apprehended by a police party before whom they admitted that they were living on prostitution.
3. Learned counsel for the petitioners contends that except the confession allegedly made by the petitioner before the police which as inadmissible there is no material available on the record to support the prosecution version. The learned State counsel does not controvert this contention. The case of the petitioners is at par with that of Tariq Aziz petitioner who has since been released on bail by this Court. The petitioners are also admitted to bail subject to furnishing security in the sum of Rs. 20,000 each with one surety each in the like amount to the satisfaction of A.C./Duty Magistrate, Model Town, Lahore. S.A./G‑261/L Bail allowed.