1995 PLP 1290 (MLD)
MUHAMMAD YOUNAS‑‑‑Petitioner Versus THE STATE‑‑‑Respondent
| Citation | 1995 PLP 1290 (MLD) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | Sajjad Ahmed Sipra, J |
| Parties | MUHAMMAD YOUNAS‑‑‑Petitioner Versus THE STATE‑‑‑Respondent |
| Primary Law | Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)‑‑‑ |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1995 PLP 1290 (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 1995 PLP 1290 (MLD)?
The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: Sajjad Ahmed Sipra, J.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Malik Nazar Fareed Khokhar for Petitioner.
Headnotes / Summary
‑‑‑‑S.497(2)‑‑‑Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance (VII of 1979), S.10/11‑‑‑Bail, grant of ‑‑‑Nikah of accused with the alleged abductee had been performed and duly registered in accordance with law prior to the registration of the F.I.R. and his case was, therefore, covered by subsection (2) of S.497, Cr.P.C. being of further inquiry‑‑‑Accused was neither a previous convict nor a hardened criminal and was in jail for over five months‑‑‑Accused was allowed bail in circumstances. Ch. Imtiaz Ahmad for the State.
Judgment & Decree
‑‑‑‑S.497(2)‑‑‑Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance (VII of 1979), S.10/11‑‑‑Bail, grant of ‑‑‑Nikah of accused with the alleged abductee had been performed and duly registered in accordance with law prior to the registration of the F.I.R. and his case was, therefore, covered by subsection (2) of S.497, Cr.P.C. being of further inquiry‑‑‑Accused was neither a previous convict nor a hardened criminal and was in jail for over five months‑‑‑Accused was allowed bail in circumstances. Malik Nazar Fareed Khokhar for Petitioner. Ch. Imtiaz Ahmad for the State. The petitioner is accused of offence under section 10/11 of the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979, vide F.I.R. No.40/94, dated 26‑1‑1994, registered at Police Station Haveli Lakha. District Okara.
2. The learned counsel for the petitioner and the State were, heard at length in respect of the contentions raised herein. It was confirmed on behalf of the State that as contended herein the Nikah of .the present petitioner was performed with the alleged abductee Mst. Kausar Bibi on 13‑1‑1994 and duly registered in accordance with law and that the F.I.R has been registered subsequently on 26‑1‑1994. Therefore, it is hereby held that the case of the petitioner is duly covered under the provisions of subsection (2) of section 497, Cr.P.C. under the circumstances highlighted above. It was further confirmed on behalf of the State that the petitioner is neither a previous convict nor a hardened criminal and that he has been in the judicial custody for over five months and is no longer required by the police.
3. Therefore, the petitioner is hereby allowed bail in the sum of Rs. 30,000 with two sureties in the like amount to the satisfaction of the E A.C./Duty Magistrate, Depalpur, District Okara. N.H.Q./M‑2052/L Bail allowed.