2008 PLP 815 (YLR)
RAEES AHMAD — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent
| Citation | 2008 PLP 815 (YLR) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | Muhammad Farrukh Mahmud, J |
| Parties | RAEES AHMAD — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent |
| Primary Law | Criminal Procedure Code (XLV of 1860) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2008 PLP 815 (YLR)?
This judgment primarily cites: Criminal Procedure Code (XLV of 1860) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 2008 PLP 815 (YLR)?
The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: Muhammad Farrukh Mahmud, J.
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Laws Cited
Headnotes / Summary
S. 497
Prohibition (Enforcement of Hadd) Order (4 of 1979), Arts.3 & 4
Accused and his co-accused were in jail since 31-3-2005 and despite the fact that about 1-1/4 years had elapsed, Trial Court had not concluded the trial
Case of prosecution rested on the statements of police officials
None of the offences against accused attracted the mischief of prohibitory clause of S.497, Cr.P.C.
Police Officer, had violated the provisions of S.103, Cr. P. C.
Accused was admitted to bail, in circumstances. Mehr Khalil-ur-Rehman for the Petitioner. Zafar Mahmood Anjam with Raja Ali Shah, S.I. for the State.
Judgment & Decree
MUHAMMAD FARRUKH MAHMUD, J.
Raees Ahmad seeks post-arrest bail in case F.I.R. No.61 registered at P.S. New Multan on 31-3-2005 for offences under Articles 3/4 of Prohibition (Enforcement of Hadd) Order, 1979.
2. According to F.I.R. after receipt of secret information Muhammad Rizwan/S.-I. formulated a raiding party; reached the spot and apprehended petitioner Raees Ahmad and Mushtaq accused. 750 liters of alcohol was recovered from the possession of both the accused.
3. I have heard the learned counsel for the parties and have gone through the relevant record of the case.
4. It has been noticed that the petitioner and his co-accused Mushtaq Masih are in jail since 31-3-2005; that despite the fact that about 1-1/4 year has elapsed and the prosecution case rests on the statements of police officials only the learned trial Court has not concluded the trial as yet; that none of the offences attracts the mischief of prohibitory clause of section 497, Cr.P.C. Furthermore, Muhammad Razwan/S.-I. violated the provisions of section 103, Cr.P.C. In the circumstances, I admit the petitioner as well as Mushtaq Masih on bail subject to their furnishing bail bonds in the sum of rupees five thousand each with one surety each in the like amount to the satisfaction of the learned trial Court.
5. Mushtaq Masih/accused would be informed by Rajab Ali Shah, S.-I. who is in attendance, as well as by the Superintendent Jail concerned. H.B.T./R-19/L Bail granted.