| Case ID |
00258f20-1442-4fbb-a794-30160dd90d90 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Bail Application No. 472 of 2012 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 04, 2012 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The bail application of the applicant Ali Ahmed Khakhrani was dismissed. The court found that the prosecution presented substantial evidence against the accused, including the recovery of a significant quantity of narcotics (3000 grams of charas). The court noted that such a large amount could not be easily foisted upon the accused, despite the absence of private witnesses during the search. The seriousness of the alleged offense, which carries the potential for life imprisonment or death, further justified the court's decision to deny bail. The judge emphasized that the observations made were provisional and should not influence the trial court's final determination. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the bail application filed by Ali Ahmed Khakhrani in connection with a narcotics possession charge under the Control of Narcotic Substances Act. The Sindh High Court, presided over by Judge Naimatullah Phulpoto, evaluated the prosecution's evidence, which included the recovery of 3000 grams of charas from the applicant's possession during a police patrol. Despite the applicant's claims of wrongful accusation and the absence of private witnesses, the court found sufficient grounds to dismiss the bail request. The ruling underscored the necessity for a thorough examination of evidence at the trial stage, while also highlighting the severe penalties associated with the alleged offense. The decision reflects the court's commitment to upholding legal standards in narcotics cases, particularly those involving substantial quantities. Keywords: bail application, narcotics possession, Sindh High Court, Control of Narcotic Substances Act, legal proceedings, criminal justice. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
NAIMATULLAH PHULPOTO, J
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| Lawyers |
Athar Abbas Solangi,
Naimatullah Bhurgri
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| Petitioners |
ALI AHMED KHAKHRANI
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2013 SLD 2654,
2013 YLR 1502
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Control of Narcotic Substances Act (XXV of 1997)
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| Sections |
497,
9(c)
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