1987 PLP 3177 (MLD)
MUHAMMAD TANVIR — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent
| Citation | 1987 PLP 3177 (MLD) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | Lehrasap Khan, J |
| Parties | MUHAMMAD TANVIR — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent |
| Primary Law | Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1987 PLP 3177 (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 1987 PLP 3177 (MLD)?
The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: Lehrasap Khan, J.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Abdul Baqi for Petitioner.
Headnotes / Summary
S.497--Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance (VII of 1979), Ss. 10,13 & 14--Accused allegedly apprehended at time of actual cohabitation with woman--Woman co-accused refusing to subject herself for medical examination--No detection of semen or secretion on his private part or his clothes or bed-sheet--Co-accused already on bail- Accused behind bars for more than four months--Trial not yet started--Bail granted in circumstances. C. M. Latif for the State.
Judgment & Decree
Abdul Baqi for Petitioner. C. M. Latif for the State. The petitioner Muhammad Tanvir, who is involved in a case under sections 13,14 and 10 of the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979, arising out of F.I.R. No. 289 dated 3-6-1987, registered at Police' Station Tibbi City, Lahore, seeks to be released on bail.
2. Allegations against the petitioner are that on 3-6-1987, at 12.30 night, he and his co-accused were found in a brothel being run by Abdul Rehman co-accused in Sheikhupurian Bazar committing Zina with women, who were not married to them. The petitioner was allegedly found committing sexual intercourse with Mst. Tasleem daughter of Nawab.
3. It has been contended on behalf of the petitioner that, he is resident of the same locality and at the relevant time was going through the Bazar when he was apprehended by the police and falsely involved in the case. It has further been urged that no corroborative evidence is available against the petitioner. The woman with whom he was allegedly committing Zina refused to subject her to medical examination, but the petitioner has been subjected to medical examination for masculinity. It has been alleged that at the time of raid by the police he had already penetrated his sexual organ but in that behalf no medical examination has been carried out for detection of semen or secretion on his private parts or on his clothes. No bed-sheet etc. stained with semen or secretion has been secured on which the petitioner and Mst. Tasleem were allegedly indulging in the coital act.
4. The petitioner is behind the bars since 3-6-1987 and his trim has not yet commenced. Mst. Tasleem Akhtar co-accused has already been admitted to bail by this Court.
5. In the above circumstances, the petitioner is admitted to bail, without prejudice to the merits of the case, in the sum of Rs. 20,000 with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the A. C. City Lahore. S. A. /M-425/L Bail allowed.