MLD 1985

1985 PLP 1403 (MLD)

SHAKIL AHMAD — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent

Jurisdiction / Court
Karachi
Decided Date
Criminal Bail Application No. 961 of 1984, decided on 3rd October, 1984.
Honorable Judges
Fakhruddin H. Shaikh, J
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 1985 PLP 1403 (MLD)
Forum / Court Karachi
Bench Members Fakhruddin H. Shaikh, J
Parties SHAKIL AHMAD — 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 1985 PLP 1403 (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 1985 PLP 1403 (MLD)?

The case was heard and decided by the Karachi bench comprising: Fakhruddin H. Shaikh, J.

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Laws Cited

Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)

Headnotes / Summary

S. 497--Penal Code (XLV of 1860), S. 377--Unnatural offence--Accused only sixteen years old--Bail granted. Muhammad Yasin for Applicant. M.I. Memon, A.A.-G. for the State.

Judgment & Decree

S. 497--Penal Code (XLV of 1860), S. 377--Unnatural offence--Accused only sixteen years old--Bail granted. Muhammad Yasin for Applicant. M.I. Memon, A.A.-G. for the State. The applicant has been challaned for having committed unnatural sexual intercourse with one Sajid 'Khan, a boy aged 8/9 years. The report of the incident was lodged by the father of the victim on the same day. The main ground urged in support of the bail application is of age, i.e. the applicant is a teen-ager. According to the certificate of headmaster of the school the date of birth has been shown as 25-9-1968, according to which the applicant would be about 16 years of age at present. In view of the tender age of the applicant, Mr. M.I. Memonj A.A.-G. for the State has no objection to grant of bail. The application is allowed. The applicant shall be released on furnishing surety in amount of Rs.10,000 and P.Rs. in like amount to the satisfaction of Xth Additional Sessions Judge, Karachi. M. Y. H. Bail granted.