1994 PLP 1345 (MLD)
AKHTAR ALI — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent
| Citation | 1994 PLP 1345 (MLD) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore. |
| Bench Members | N/A |
| Parties | AKHTAR ALI — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent |
| Primary Law | Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1994 PLP 1345 (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 1994 PLP 1345 (MLD)?
The case was heard and decided by the Lahore. bench comprising: N/A.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Ch. Muhammad Aslam Sandhu for Petitioner.
Headnotes / Summary
S.497
Penal Code (XLV of 1860), 5.302/307/34
Accused had been absconding for over four years- --Petition itself disclosed that the accused had absconded fearing that he might wrongly be involved in the case-- Bail was declined to accused in circumstances.
Judgment & Decree
The petitioner is one of the accused in a case registered vide F.I.R. No.49, dated 19-6-1989, under section 302/307/34, P.P.C. at Police Station Okara Cantt.
2. The learned counsel argued for the bail of the petitioner while conceding that he had been absconder for over four years and was arrested only after the acquittal of his co-accused in the instant case. To support his case, submitted that the complainant as well as eye-witnesses including injured witnesses exonerated all the accused including the present petitioner in their statements before the learned Court during the trial of the acquitted co -accused of the present petitioner. Further, submitted that P.Ws. Siraj Din and Ashiq submitted their affidavits, annexed hereto, to that effect as well. Further submitted that the complainant and the injured P.Ws. in the instant case had recorded their statements under section 164, Cr.P.C. before the Magistrate 1st Class, Okara, -on 11-12-1990 stating that the accused in the instant case including the petitioner was innocent. Further, argued that there is no incriminating evidence against the petitioner and even as such his case is of further inquiry. To support his contentions, placed reliance upon 1991 SCMR 322, PLD 1992 Pesh. 125, 1989 PCr.LJ 244 and 1987 PCr.1J 2199. 3: However, taking into consideration that the petitioner was absconding for over four years and further taking into consideration that it has been stated in the present petition on his behalf that he had absconded fearing to have been wrongly involved in the instant case, the present petition for bail is hereby dismissed. N.H.Q./A-584/L Bail refused.