| Case ID |
0541cc66-56b9-4d41-8298-76762d5c6bca |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition No. 486 of 2021 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 17, 2021 |
| Hearing Date |
Jun 17, 2021 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan granted bail to the petitioner, Rafeed Niaz, in a case involving serious allegations of attempted murder and mischief. The court noted deficiencies in the medical report regarding the grievous nature of the injury, which did not substantiate the claim of serious bodily harm. The investigation was deemed complete, and the court found that further detention of the petitioner was unnecessary pending trial. The petition was converted into an appeal, and the petitioner was admitted to bail upon furnishing surety bonds, reflecting the court's stance on the principles of justice and the rights of the accused under the law. |
| Summary |
In the significant case of Criminal Petition No. 486 of 2021, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the crucial issues surrounding bail in serious criminal allegations. The petitioner, Rafeed Niaz, was accused of attempted murder under sections 324 and 427 of the Penal Code. The court scrutinized the medical evidence presented, finding it deficient in detailing the grievous nature of the injury sustained by the complainant, thereby questioning the strength of the prosecution's case. The court emphasized the importance of a thorough investigation and the rights of the accused, leading to the decision to grant bail and allow the petitioner to remain free until the trial's conclusion. This ruling underscores the balance between public safety and individual rights, making it a pivotal reference in future cases involving similar circumstances. Keywords include bail, Criminal Procedure Code, Supreme Court, attempt to murder, legal rights, and justice. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUNIB AKHTAR,
SAYYED MAZAHAR ALI AKBAR NAQVI
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| Lawyers |
Salamat Shah Mahsud
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| Petitioners |
RAFEED NIAZ
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| Respondents |
THE STATE AND ANOTHER
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| Citations |
2021 SLD 2633,
2021 SCMR 1467
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Penal Code (XLV of 1860)
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| Sections |
497(2),
324,
427
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