| Case ID |
00788ebf-3b60-404d-9993-2f9f320e5a29 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 1803-P of 2014 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 23, 2014 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The High Court dismissed the petition for bail, stating that the petitioner, the Managing Director of a construction company, was involved in corruption concerning the construction of a substandard road. The court noted that two co-accused had accepted guilt and returned amounts through Voluntary Return, establishing a prima facie case against the petitioner. The court emphasized that it was not its role to delve into technicalities of the case, which would be addressed by the trial court. The decision reflects a stringent stance on corruption and the integrity of public contracts. |
| Summary |
In the case of Writ Petition No. 1803-P of 2014, the Peshawar High Court addressed allegations of corruption against Inayatullah Abdali, the Managing Director of Messrs Abdali Brothers, related to the construction of the Lahor - Adina Road in District Swabi. The case revolved around the quality of work completed under a government contract and subsequent claims of substandard construction. The court's decision emphasized the importance of accountability in public projects, particularly when substantial amounts of money are involved. The petitioner argued that he had complied with contract terms and that the accusations were unfounded. However, the court noted the acceptance of guilt by co-accused individuals and the prima facie evidence of corruption, leading to the dismissal of the bail petition. This case highlights the ongoing issues of corruption in public contracts and the legal implications for contractors in Pakistan. The ruling is significant in reinforcing the legal framework surrounding accountability and the expectations placed on contractors to deliver quality work while adhering to contractual obligations. |
| Court |
Peshawar High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Messrs Abdali Brothers,
Project Director Foreign Aided Projects Works and Services Department N.-W.F.P. (KPK)
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| Judges |
Qaiser Rashid Khan,
Musarrat Hilali
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| Lawyers |
Omar Farouk Adam,
Barrister Kamran Qaiser,
Khalid Anwar Afridi,
Muhammad Jamil Khan,
D.P.G.,
Syed Azeem Dad, ADPG
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| Petitioners |
Inayatullah Abdali
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| Respondents |
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Director General National Accountability Bureau, KPK
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| Citations |
2015 SLD 449,
2015 PCRLJ 146
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| Other Citations |
2014 PCr.LJ 186,
2014 MLD 276,
2011 MLD 602
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973,
National Accountability Ordinance, 1999
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| Sections |
497,
199,
9(a),
9(b)
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