| Case ID |
028094c8-d945-440f-bdc1-c901840ae27d |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. Bail Appln. No. S-601 of 2013 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 05, 2013 |
| Hearing Date |
Aug 05, 2013 |
| Decision |
The court granted the applicant, Asif Ali, post-arrest bail in Crime No. 165/2013, stating that the applicant has no previous criminal history and the case required further inquiry. The recovery of an unlicensed pistol was deemed insufficient for denying bail, especially as all witnesses were police officials and the applicant was not deemed a flight risk. The court emphasized that bail should not be withheld as punishment and set a bond of Rs. 50,000 for the applicant's release. |
| Summary |
In the case of Crl. Bail Appln. No. S-601 of 2013, the Sindh High Court addressed the bail application of Asif Ali, who was arrested under the Sindh Arms Act for the recovery of an unlicensed pistol. The court highlighted the importance of assessing the applicant's criminal history, which showed no prior offenses. The ruling emphasized the principle that bail should not act as a punitive measure. The decision reflected a careful consideration of the facts surrounding the arrest, the nature of the evidence, and the rights of the accused. Legal practitioners note that this case underscores the necessity for judicial discretion in bail matters and reinforces the standards that must be met for the denial of bail, particularly in cases involving allegations of possession of arms. The court's ruling is significant in setting precedents for future bail applications involving similar circumstances, making it a noteworthy reference point in legal discussions around bail and the rights of the accused. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SALAHUDDIN PANHWAR, J.
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Meer Buriro,
Mr. Muhammad Iqbal Kalhoro
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| Petitioners |
ASIF ALI
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| Respondents |
STATE
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| Citations |
2016 SLD 1580,
2016 PLJ 266
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Sindh Arms Act, 2013,
Criminal Procedure Code, 1898 (V of 1898)
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| Sections |
23(1),
24
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