YLR 2009

2009 PLP 2338 (YLR)

EHSAN-UL-HAQ — Petitioner Versus THE STATE and 2 others — Respondents

Jurisdiction / Court
Lahore
Decided Date
Criminal Miscellaneous No.3282/B of 2008, decided on 20th January, 2009.
Honorable Judges
Muhammad Akram Qureshi, J
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 2009 PLP 2338 (YLR)
Forum / Court Lahore
Bench Members Muhammad Akram Qureshi, J
Parties EHSAN-UL-HAQ — Petitioner Versus THE STATE and 2 others — Respondents
Primary Law Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)
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Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2009 PLP 2338 (YLR)?

This judgment primarily cites: Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.

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The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: Muhammad Akram Qureshi, J.

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Laws Cited

Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)

Representation

  • Altaf Ibrahim Qureshi for Petitioner.

Headnotes / Summary

S. 497(2)

Penal Code (XLV of 1860), Ss.302/436

Bail, grant of

Further inquiry

Allegation against accused was that he purchased the petrol to sprinkle on the house

During investigation no evidence was brought indicating that anyone witnessed the occurrence putting the house on fire

Accused was the complainant of the F.I.R. lodged against other accused

Accused had been involved in the case due to ulterior motive of the police and his enemies

Deficient evidence was available on record against accused and his case was that of further inquiry falling within the area of subsection (2) of S. 497, Cr.P.C.-Guilt or innocence of accused would be determined by the Trial Court at the time of trial

Accused having made out case for the grant of post-arrest bail, he was admitted to bail. Mumtaz Hassan Awan for the State. Muhammad Mansha, S.-I. along with Record.

Judgment & Decree

MUHAMMAD AKRAM QURESHI, J.-- The petitioner seeks post-arrest bail in case F.I.R. No. 13 dated 4-2-2008 registered under sections 302/436, P.P.C. at Police Station Ghazi Abad, District Sahiwal.

2. It has been intimated by the learned counsel for the State that the allegation against the petitioner is that he purchased the petrol to sprinkled the house. He also submits that a matchbox was also recovered from him. During investigation no evidence was brought indicating that anyone witnessed the present petitioner putting the house on fire. The petitioner is the complainant of the F.I.R. lodged against other accused. He has been involved in this case due to ulterior motive of the police and his enemies. The deficient evident is available on record against him. His case is that of further inquiry falling within the area of subsection (2) of section 497, Cr.P.C. The guilt or innocence of the petitioner would be determined by the learned trial Court at the time of trial. At present, the petitioner has made out his case for the grant of post-arrest bail.

3. Resultantly, this petition is accepted and the petitioner is admitted to bail subject to his furnishing bail bonds in the sum of Rs.2,00,000 (Rupees Two Lacs only) with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of learned trial Court. H.B.T./E-1/L Bail granted.