2006 PLP 1574 (YLR)
MUHAMMAD ZAFAR IQBAL ATISH — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent
| Citation | 2006 PLP 1574 (YLR) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | Sardar Muhammad Aslam, J |
| Parties | MUHAMMAD ZAFAR IQBAL ATISH — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent |
| Primary Law | Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2006 PLP 1574 (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 2006 PLP 1574 (YLR)?
The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: Sardar Muhammad Aslam, J.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Zafar Iqbal Chohan for Petitioner.
- Date of hearing: 10th May, 2005.
Headnotes / Summary
S. 498
Prevention of Corruption Act (II of 1947), S.5(2)
Penal Code (XLV of 1860), S.161
Interim pre-arrest bail, confirmation of
Counsel for accused had submitted that complainant and prosecution witnesses had executed affidavits that they were not interested in prosecution against accused
Allegation against accused was only of receiving of illegal gratification of Rs.2000
Co-accused had been granted bail
Accused, in view of rule of consistency, was also entitled for the relief--Interim bail granted to accused was confirmed accordingly. Asif Khan for the State
Judgment & Decree
SARDAR MUHAMMAD ASLAM, J.
The petitioner was allowed pre-arrest bail in case F.I.R. No.3 dated 6-1-2003 registered at Police Station, Kotwali, Faisalabad under section 161, P.P.C. read with section 5(2) Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947, vide order dated 24-5-2005.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that Farzand Ali, complainant, Muhammad Siddique and Mubeen Arshad P. Ws. executed affidavits that they are not interested in prosecution against the petitioner. The affidavits have been shown from the police file by the learned counsel for the State.
3. In view of the above, the allegation against the petitioner is only of receiving of illegal gratification of Rs.2,
000. Co-accused of the petitioner Asghar Zafar has been allowed bail by this Court. In view of rule of consistency the petitioner is also entitled for the relief. Reference may be had to Muhammad Afzal alias Bodi v. The State 1979 SCMR 9.
4. Resultantly, this petition is allowed and interim bail granted to the petitioner is confirmed subject to his furnishing fresh bail bond in the sum of Rs.50,000 with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the learned trial Court. H.B.T./M-154/L????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Bail confirmed.