1998 PLP 1183 (MLD)
Mst. KHURSHEED BIBI — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent
| Citation | 1998 PLP 1183 (MLD) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | N/A |
| Parties | Mst. KHURSHEED BIBI — Petitioner Versus THE STATE — Respondent |
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Representation
- Syed Murtaza Ali Zaidi for Petitioner.
Headnotes / Summary
S. 497
Control of Narcotic Substances Act (XXV of 1997), S. 9(B)-- Bail, grant of
Accused who wad a woman was in judicial lock-up for the last 9 months
No prosecutor having been appointed by Government, no likelihood of early conclusion of trial of accused was in sight
Judgment & Decree
Syed Murtaza Ali Zaidi for Petitioner. Shaukat Ali for the State. Date of hearing: 18th November, 1997. The petitioner is involved in case F.I.R. No. 42 of 1997 registered on 17-2-1997 under section 9/B Control of Narcotic Substances Ordinance, 1995 with Police Station Matchiwal, District Vehari on the allegation that 50 grams of heroin was recovered from her person.
2. It has been urged that the petitioner is in the judicial lock-up since 17-2-1997; that she being a woman her case is covered by the Proviso to section 497, Cr.P.C. and lastly no prosecutor has been appointed by the Federal Government, therefore no likelihood of early conclusion of the trial in sight.
3. The learned counsel for the State has not been able to controvert these submissions. She is admitted to bail subject to her furnishing bail bond in the sum of Rs. 50,000 (Rupees Fifty Thousand) with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the Trial Court. In case the petitioner creates any hindrance in the trial or failed to appear in the Trial Court, the trial Court shall be at liberty to recall the concession of bail. H.B.T./K-254/L Bail granted.