1989 PLP 4847 (MLD)
MUHAMMAD SAEED‑‑Petitioner Versus THE STATE‑‑Respondent
| Citation | 1989 PLP 4847 (MLD) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | Rashid Aziz Khan, J |
| Parties | MUHAMMAD SAEED‑‑Petitioner Versus THE STATE‑‑Respondent |
| Primary Law | Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)‑ |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1989 PLP 4847 (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 4847 (MLD)?
The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: Rashid Aziz Khan, J.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- M. Akram Qureshi for Petitioner.
- Rana Ahmad Saeed for Respondent.
Headnotes / Summary
‑‑‑ S.497‑‑Penal, Code (XLV of 1860), Ss.120‑B, 121‑A & 122‑‑West Pakistan Arms Ordinance (XX of 1965), Ss.13 & 14‑‑Bail, grant of‑‑Accused was in jail for more than a year‑‑Trial had not commenced‑‑Bail allowed in circumstances.
Judgment & Decree
The petitioner seeks bail in' a case registered against him and some others with Police Station Baghbanpura, Lahore under section 13/14 Arms Act, 1.965 read with sections 120‑B, 121‑A and 122 P.P.C. The allegation against the petitioner is that he was found present in the house of one Malik Mukhtar from where a large quantity of arms and ammunition was recovered by the police. The police had raided the house of the co‑accused of the petitioner under the supervision of a magistrate.
2. It is contended by learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner has been in jail since 3rd February, 1988 and the trial has not commenced yet. Contends that the case is to be tried by Special Judge for Suppression of Terrorist Activities Act, and the learned trial Judge had retired but no one so far has been appointed. I have asked the learned counsel for the State, who contends that presently there is no Presiding Officer of the said Court and he is not aware when any Presiding Officer is likely to be appointed. The petitioner has been in jail for the last more than a year. The trial has not even commenced. In these circumstances, the petitioner has become entitled to the concession of bail. Therefore, I allow bail to Muhammad Saeed, petitioner, son of Muhammad Sharif, R/o Muslimabad, Madni Street, Shalimar Town, Lahore for offences under section 13/14 Arms Act, 1965 read with sections 120- B, 121‑A and 122 P.P.C., provided he furnishes security in the sum of Rs.50,000 with two sureties, each in the like amount to the satisfaction of Assistant Commissioner/Duty Magistrate concerned. SA./M‑1600/L Bail granted.