| Case ID |
0415a4e8-9d2a-4ac6-8a89-351434acebef |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Miscellaneous No. 949/B of 1983 |
| Decision Date |
May 03, 1983 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court declined the cancellation of bail for the respondent, Fateh Muhammad, determining that the reasons provided by the Additional Sessions Judge were supported by the record. The court noted that the shot allegedly fired by the respondent did not hit the deceased, and one of the investigating police officers had declared the respondent innocent during the investigation, recommending that his name be placed in column No. 2. The court emphasized that the facts surrounding the case did not warrant a change in the bail decision, as the previous findings had not been contradicted by subsequent investigations. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the cancellation of bail granted to Fateh Muhammad, who was involved in a shooting incident that resulted in the death of Muhammad Anwar. The Lahore High Court, presided over by Justice Sardar Muhammad, analyzed the circumstances surrounding the bail grant and the evidence presented during the investigation. The key aspects of the case included the nature of the shooting, the lack of direct evidence against the respondent, and the opinion of the investigating officer declaring him innocent. The court referenced previous judgments to highlight the importance of evidence in bail decisions, ultimately deciding not to cancel the bail based on the existing record. This case exemplifies the judicial process in handling bail applications and the weight of investigative findings in criminal law, making it significant for legal practitioners and scholars. Keywords such as 'bail cancellation', 'criminal law', 'Lahore High Court', and 'investigative findings' are crucial for understanding the implications of this decision. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SARDAR MUHAMMAD, J
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Ghani,
Ch. Muhammad Hussain,
Shabbir Lali
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD YASIN
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| Respondents |
2 others,
FATEH MUHAMMAD
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| Citations |
1983 SLD 484 = 1983 PLD 486
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| Other Citations |
Muhammad Ibrahim v. Rahirn Dad and 4 others 1977 P Cr. L J 126,
Muhammad Akram Buttar v. Ijaz Ahmad and another P L D 1976 Lah. 591,
Rehmat v. State 1977 P Cr. L J 1069,
Muhammad Ashfaq v. State P L J 1982 Cr. C. 235,
Mukhtar Ahmad v. State 1983 P Cr. L J 641
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)
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| Sections |
497(5)
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