| Case ID |
09ca2aae-f68f-4f13-8533-0bbb99f4ceef |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition No. 20-L of 2016 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 07, 2016 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 07, 2016 |
| Decision |
The case revolves around the refusal of bail for the accused, who was apprehended red-handed with a significant amount of narcotics (30 kilograms of bhiki). The court found that the prosecution's evidence was credible, as witnesses had no apparent motive to falsely implicate the accused. Given the weight of the evidence and the provisions of the Control of Narcotic Substances Act, particularly section 51, the petition was dismissed, and leave to appeal was refused. The decision underscores the seriousness of drug-related offenses and the court's commitment to uphold the law. |
| Summary |
In the case at hand, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the issue of bail refusal under the Criminal Procedure Code and the Control of Narcotic Substances Act. The petitioner was found with 30 kilograms of bhiki, a form of narcotic, which tested positive for illegal substances. The court emphasized the integrity of the prosecution's witnesses and their lack of motive to lie, ultimately leading to the dismissal of the bail petition. This case highlights the stringent measures in place for drug offenses in Pakistan and the judiciary's role in maintaining legal standards. Keywords include bail refusal, narcotics possession, legal proceedings, and drug law enforcement. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ASIF SAEED KHAN KHOSA,
MANZOOR AHMAD MALIK,
SARDAR TARIQ MASOOD
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| Lawyers |
Mazhar Sher Awan,
M. Yousaf
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| Petitioners |
Not available
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| Respondents |
THE STATE,
OTHERS
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| Citations |
2017 SLD 94 = 2017 SCMR 161
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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),
51
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