YLR 2008

2008 PLP 2890(1) (YLR)

NAZIR HUSSAIN — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent

Jurisdiction / Court
Lahore
Decided Date
Criminal Miscellaneous No.1226-B of 2008, decided on 9th April, 2008.
Honorable Judges
Muhammad Ahsan Bhoon, J
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 2008 PLP 2890(1) (YLR)
Forum / Court Lahore
Bench Members Muhammad Ahsan Bhoon, J
Parties NAZIR HUSSAIN — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent
Primary Law Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)
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Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2008 PLP 2890(1) (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 2008 PLP 2890(1) (YLR)?

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

Q3: What is the official citation format for this judgment on Pakistan Law Portal?

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Laws Cited

Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)

Representation

  • Ch. Muhammad Abdus Saleem for Petitioner.

Headnotes / Summary

S. 497

Penal Code (XLV of 1860), Ss.302, 148 & 149

Bail, grant of

Case of accused was at par with his co-accused who was attributed similar role but he was placed in Column No.2 and was declared innocent by the Investigating Officer

Effect

Accused was also entitled to the same relief on principle of consistency--Accused was admitted to bail, in circumstances. Ch. Muhammad Zafar Khan, D.P.G. with Siddique, S.-I.

Judgment & Decree

MUHAMMAD AHSAN BHOON, J,

Petitioner seeks post-arrest bail in case F.I.R. No.447 of 2007, dated 20-5-2007 offence under sections 302, 148 and 149, P.P.C. registered with Police Station Civil Lines District Gujrat. The facts of the case need not to be repeated, as already been mentioned in my order, dated 12-3-2008, in Criminal Miscellaneous No.9503-B of 2007.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that case of the petitioner is at par with his co-accused, Altaf Hussain, as with similar role he has been placed in column No.2, as he was declared innocent by the Investigating Officer.

3. Learned Deputy Prosecutor-General for State has opposed the bail application vehemently.

4. After hearing the learned counsel for the parties and going through the record, I find that the case of the petitioner is at parts to what of his co-accused, therefore, he is also entitled to the same relief on principle of consistency. He has been declared innocent by the local police in the investigation on the basis of sound material.

5. For what has been discussed above, this petition is allowed and petitioner is admitted to post-arrest bail, subject to his furnishing bail bonds in the sum of Rs.2,00,000 (Rupees two lacs only) with one survey in the like amount to the satisfaction of the learned trial Court. H.B.T./N-43/L Bail granted.