SCMR 1999

1999 PLP 1115 (SCMR)

HAQ NAWAZ — Petitioner Versus MUHAMMAD IMRAN and others — Respondents

Jurisdiction / Court
Supreme Court of Pakistan
Decided Date
Criminal Petition No. 116-L of 1998, decided on 10th July, 1998.
Honorable Judges
Irshad Hasan Khan and Ch. Muhammad Arif, JJ
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 1999 PLP 1115 (SCMR)
Forum / Court Supreme Court of Pakistan
Bench Members Irshad Hasan Khan and Ch. Muhammad Arif, JJ
Parties HAQ NAWAZ — Petitioner Versus MUHAMMAD IMRAN and others — Respondents
Primary Law Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)
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Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1999 PLP 1115 (SCMR)?

This judgment primarily cites: Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.

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The case was heard and decided by the Supreme Court of Pakistan bench comprising: Irshad Hasan Khan and Ch. Muhammad Arif, JJ.

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Laws Cited

Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)

Representation

  • ----S.497(5)---Penal Code (XLV of 1860), S.364-A/377---Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance (VII of 1979), S.12---Constitution of Pakistan (1973), Art. 185(3)---Cancellation of bail---Defence counsel had given an undertaking that the accused would not hamper the 'trial of the case on any pretext whatsoever and that he would produce evidence on the next date of hearing---Trial Court was also directed to conclude the trial within the specified period---Leave to appeal was refused by Supreme Court in circumstances.
  • Muhammad Ghani, Advocate Supreme Court and Mehmoodul Islam, Advocate-on-Record for Petitioner.
  • Rana Liaquat Ali Advocate Supreme Court, Ch. Mehdi Khan Mehtab, Advocate-on-Record and Abdul Samad Hashmi, Advocate Supreme Court for Respondents.
  • Date of hearing: 9th July, 1998.

Judgment & Decree

IRSHAD HASAN KHAN, J.

This petition for leave to appeal seeks cancellation of bail granted to the respondent No. l by a learned Single Judge of the Lahore High Court, Lahore by order, dated 10-3-1998, passed in Criminal Miscellaneous No.572-B of 1998, arising out of case F.I.R. No.231 of 1997 under section 364-A/377, P.P.C. read with section 12 of the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance No. VII of 1979.

2. We have heard the learned counsel for the parties. An undertaking has been given by the learned counsel for the respondent that the respondent will not hamper the trial of the case in the trial Court on any pretext whatsoever. He has A also undertaken to produce evidence on the next date of hearing i.e. 18-7-1998. We order accordingly. We also direct the Trial Court to conclude the trial within two months from the next date of hearing. If, for any reason, the trial is not concluded as aforesaid, the petitioner/applicant shall be at liberty to seek cancellation of bail granted to the respondent. If such an application is made, the same shall be disposed of by the trial Court without being prejudiced by the observations made in the impugned order dated of the learned Judge in Chambers.

3. With the above observations, the petition is dismissed and leave le refused. N.H.Q./H-22/S Leave refused.