2009 PLP 798 (YLR)
Mohtarma BENAZIR BHUTTO — Petitioner Versus FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN and another — Respondents
| Citation | 2009 PLP 798 (YLR) |
| Forum / Court | Karachi |
| Bench Members | Sabihuddin Ahmed, C.J and Faisal Arab, J |
| Parties | Mohtarma BENAZIR BHUTTO — Petitioner Versus FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN and another — Respondents |
| Primary Law | Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2009 PLP 798 (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 2009 PLP 798 (YLR)?
The case was heard and decided by the Karachi bench comprising: Sabihuddin Ahmed, C.J and Faisal Arab, J.
Q3: What is the official citation format for this judgment on Pakistan Law Portal?
Cite this legal precedent as: 2009 PLP 798 (YLR) (Mohtarma BENAZIR BHUTTO — Petitioner Versus FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN and another — Respondents). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.
Laws Cited
Representation
- Farooq Hamid Naek, Abu Bakar Zardari and Adnan Karim for Petitioner.
- Rizwan Ahmed Siddiqui, D.A.-G. for Respondents.
- Without going into the merits of the case Mr. Shafaat Nabi Sherwani learned D.P.G. pointed out that since the filing of this petition the National Reconciliation Ordinance was promulgated on 5-10-2007 under section 7 of the Ordinance and thereby the NAB Ordinance has been so amended that the proceedings against the petitioner stands withdrawn and terminated by operation of law. As such learned D.P.G. stated that the petitions have become infructuous. Learned DAG does not demur the legal position and states that the Federal Government does not intend to arrest the petitioner in connection with these cases. In view of the above learned' counsel for petitioner does not press these petitions which are dismissed as such.
Headnotes / Summary
S. 498
National Accountability Ordinance (XVIII of 1999), Ss.9 & 18
National Reconciliation Ordinance (LX of 2007), S. 7
Constitution of Pakistan (1973), Art. 199 Constitutional petition
Protective bail
Petitioner, who was accused of offence under National Accountability Ordinance, 1999 pending as Reference before Accountability Court, had sought protective bail
Pending petition, National Reconciliation Ordinance, 2007 was promulgated and under S.7 of the said Ordinance, National Accountability Ordinance, 1999 had been so amended that proceedings against petitioner stood withdrawn and terminated by operation of law
State counsel had stated that petitions had become infructuous
Counsel for the petitioner had not pressed the petitions which were dismissed, in circumstances. Shafat Nabi K. Sherwani, D.P.-G. for the NAB.
Judgment & Decree
Through this petition protective bail was sought on behalf of the petitioner who was accused of offence under the NAB Ordinance pending as reference 14/2001 before the Accountability Court-I, Rawalpindi and 23/2000 and 41/2001 before the Accountability Court No. II Rawalpindi. Without going into the merits of the case Mr. Shafaat Nabi Sherwani learned D.P.G. pointed out that since the filing of this petition the National Reconciliation Ordinance was promulgated on 5-10-2007 under section 7 of the Ordinance and thereby the NAB Ordinance has been so amended that the proceedings against the petitioner stands withdrawn and terminated by operation of law. As such learned D.P.G. stated that the petitions have become infructuous. Learned DAG does not demur the legal position and states that the Federal Government does not intend to arrest the petitioner in connection with these cases. In view of the above learned' counsel for petitioner does not press these petitions which are dismissed as such. H.B.T./B-3/K Petitions dismissed.