2002 PLP 1236 (YLR)
SHAHBAZ‑‑‑Petitioner Versus THE STATE‑‑‑Respondent
| Citation | 2002 PLP 1236 (YLR) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | Khawaja Muhammad Sharif, J |
| Parties | SHAHBAZ‑‑‑Petitioner Versus THE STATE‑‑‑Respondent |
| Primary Law | Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)‑‑‑ |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2002 PLP 1236 (YLR)?
This judgment primarily cites: Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)‑‑‑ as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 2002 PLP 1236 (YLR)?
The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: Khawaja Muhammad Sharif, J.
Q3: What is the official citation format for this judgment on Pakistan Law Portal?
Cite this legal precedent as: 2002 PLP 1236 (YLR) (SHAHBAZ‑‑‑Petitioner Versus THE STATE‑‑‑Respondent). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.
Laws Cited
Representation
- M.A. Zafar for Petitioner.
Headnotes / Summary
‑‑‑‑S.497‑‑‑Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance (VII of 1979), Ss.10 & 16-‑‑Bail, grant of‑‑‑Eighteen months had passed and trial had not even started‑‑ Without going into the merits of the case bail was allowed to accused in circumstances. Ishaq Malik for the State.
Judgment & Decree
‑‑‑‑S.497‑‑‑Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance (VII of 1979), Ss.10 & 16-‑‑Bail, grant of‑‑‑Eighteen months had passed and trial had not even started‑‑ Without going into the merits of the case bail was allowed to accused in circumstances. M.A. Zafar for Petitioner. Ishaq Malik for the State. Facts of the case are not required to be given in this petition because the same have already been given in Criminal Miscellaneous No.7719/B of 2000 titled as Sarfraz and others. v. The State and Criminal Miscellaneous No.835/B of 2002 titled as Sarfraz v The State. In Criminal Miscellaneous No.7719/B of 2000 except Nasreen Bibi the bail petition of other accused was dismissed then Sarfraz again applied for bail and he was allowed bail on the ground of delay.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner in support of this petition submits that as far as Shahbaz alias Shaboo petitioner is concerned, his role is identical to that of Sarfraz, that he was arrested in this case on 18‑9‑2000, 18 months have passed but trial of the petitioner's case has not commenced so far.
3. S.H.O. present in Court submits that challan was submitted on 5‑1‑2001 but admits that petitioner was arrested on 18‑9‑2000.
4. Without going into the merits of the case, as 18 months have passed, trial has not concluded even has not started as stated at bar by learned counsel for the petitioner, therefore, this petition is accepted. Petitioner is allowed bail subject to furnishing bail bonds to the tune of Rs.50,000 (Rupees fifty thousand) with one surety in the like‑amount to the satisfaction of trial Court. S.M.A.H./S‑348/L Bail allowed.