1995 PLP 1509 (MLD)
ZAHOOR AHMAD and another‑‑‑Petitioners Versus THE STATE‑‑‑Respondent
| Citation | 1995 PLP 1509 (MLD) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | Riaz Hussain, J |
| Parties | ZAHOOR AHMAD and another‑‑‑Petitioners Versus THE STATE‑‑‑Respondent |
| Primary Law | Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)‑‑‑ |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1995 PLP 1509 (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 1509 (MLD)?
The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: Riaz Hussain, J.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Altaf Ibrahim Oureshi for Petitioner.
Headnotes / Summary
‑‑‑‑S.497‑‑‑Penal Code (XLV of 1860), S.324/337‑A(i)(ii)/337‑F(i)(ii)/452/ 148/149‑‑‑Bail, grant of‑‑‑Injuries suffered by the prosecution witnesses according to medical certificate were simple and the case against accused, therefore, fell outside the prohibition clause contained in S.497(1), Cr.P.C.‑‑ Bail in such matters being a rule and refusal an exception, accused were admitted to bail. Jamil Ahmad Chohan for the State.
Judgment & Decree
Altaf Ibrahim Oureshi for Petitioner. Jamil Ahmad Chohan for the State. Through this application, the petitioners seek bail in a case F.I.R. No.139/94, dated 4‑8‑1994 for the offences under sections 324, 337‑A(i)(ii), 337‑F(i)(ii), 452, 148 and 149, P.P.C. registered at P.S. Ahmadyar, Tehsil Arifwala, District Sahiwal.
2. The prosecution version is that Zahoor Ahmad, petitioner inflicted an injury on Amanat Ali which hit him on his head, whereas Noor Ahmad, petitioner, gave a hatchet blow on the head‑of Chulam Rasool.
3. Arguments heard. Record persued. According to the medical certificate, the aforesaid injuries were found simple. The case of the petitioners falls outside the prohibition contained in section 497, Cr.P.C. As such the bail‑in such matters is a rule and refusal is an exception. In view of the above, the petitioners are allowed, to be released on bail on their furnishing bail bonds in the sum of Rs.35,000 (Thirty five thousand only each with one surety each in. the like amount‑ to the satisfaction of A.C./Duty Magistrate, Arifwala. N.H.O./Z‑143/L Bail allowed.