1997 P Cr (PLP)
MUHAMMAD IRFAN — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent
| Citation | 1997 P Cr (PLP) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | N/A |
| Parties | MUHAMMAD IRFAN — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent |
| Primary Law | Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1997 P Cr (PLP)?
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 Lahore bench comprising: N/A.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Muhammad Sharif Warsi for Petitioner.
Headnotes / Summary
S. 498
Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance (VII of 1979), S.10/11
Abductee had been making contradictory statements in the case, sometimes supporting the prosecution case against the accused and some times claiming to be his lawfully wedded wife
Abductee had also supported the case of accused for restitution of conjugal rights pending in Family Court
Challan against the accused had been submitted in the Court where he had filed an application under S.265-K, Cr.P.C. for his acquittal-- Accused was neither a previous convict nor a hardened criminal and was no longer required by the police
Interim pre-arrest bail allowed to accused was confirmed in circumstances.
Judgment & Decree
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)
S. 498
Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance (VII of 1979), S.10/11
Abductee had been making contradictory statements in the case, sometimes supporting the prosecution case against the accused and some times claiming to be his lawfully wedded wife
Abductee had also supported the case of accused for restitution of conjugal rights pending in Family Court
Challan against the accused had been submitted in the Court where he had filed an application under S.265-K, Cr.P.C. for his acquittal-- Accused was neither a previous convict nor a hardened criminal and was no longer required by the police
Interim pre-arrest bail allowed to accused was confirmed in circumstances. Muhammad Sharif Warsi for Petitioner. Malik Muhammad Aslam 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.123/95, dated 20-5-1995, registered at Police Station City Narowal.
2. The learned counsel for the petitioner and the State were heard at length. Admittedly, the alleged abductee has been making contradictory statements in the instant case, as stated by learned counsel for the State, i.e. at time supporting the case of the prosecution against the petitioner and at other times claiming to be his lawfully wedded wife. It was further brought to the notice of the Court that the alleged abductee had supported the case of the petitioner for restitution of conjugal rights pending before Naseem Akhtar Khan, Judge Family Court, Narowal. However, it was further submitted on behalf of the State that the challan against the petitioner has been submitted to the learned trial Court, whereas on behalf of the petitioner it was stated that he has filed an application under the provisions of section 265-K, Cr.P.C. before the learners trial Court. It was further confirmed on behalf of the State that the petitioner is neither a previous convict nor a hardened criminal and he is no longer required by the police.
3. Therefore, under the facts and circumstances highlighted above, the interim bail before arrest allowed to the petitioner vide order, dated 2-8-1995 by my learned sister Miss Tallat Yaqub, J. is hereby confirmed. N.H.Q./M-247/L Interim bail before arrest allowed.