2002 PLP 1242 (MLD)
ABDUL RASHID ‑‑‑Petitioner Versus THE STATE‑‑‑Respondent
| Citation | 2002 PLP 1242 (MLD) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | Mian Muhammad Najam‑uz‑Zaman, J |
| Parties | ABDUL RASHID ‑‑‑Petitioner Versus THE STATE‑‑‑Respondent |
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The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: Mian Muhammad Najam‑uz‑Zaman, J.
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Representation
- Zahid Hussain Khan for Petitioner
Headnotes / Summary
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)‑‑‑ ‑‑‑‑S.497(2)‑‑‑Penal Code (XLV of 1860), Ss. 451/457‑‑‑Bail, grant of‑‑ During investigation of case, S.457, P.P.C. had been deleted against accused and challan had been submitted before Trial Court under S.451, P.P.C. which was punishable with two years R.I. and offence there-under was bailable‑‑‑Case of accused requiring further inquiry and he was entitled to concession of bail.
Judgment & Decree
Petitioner seeks ‑post arrest bail in the case F.I.R. No. 144 of 2000, dated 1‑7‑2000 registered under sections 457/451, P.P.C. at Police Station City Jhang. Petitioner was arrested in this case on 21‑7‑2000 and his post arrest bail application was dismissed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Jhang vide order, dated 17‑8‑2000, hence, this petition.
2. During the investigation of this case, section 457, P.P.C. has been deleted and challan has been submitted before the trial Court under section 451, P.P.C. which is punishable with two years R.I. and the same is bailable offence. In the circumstances without commenting upon the factual aspects prima facie case of the petitioner requires further enquiry falling within the purview of section 497(2), Cr.P.C. entitling him to the concession of bail. Accordingly, this petition is allowed and the petitioner is admitted to bail subject to furnishing bail bonds to the tune of Rs.20,000 with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of learned trial Court. H.B.T./A‑464/L Bail granted.