| Case ID |
09f9c984-c10b-48c2-8575-d238c8e45cb5 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Petition for Leave to Appeal No.166/L of |
| Decision Date |
Jul 04, 2002 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the petition for cancellation of bail granted to the principal accused, Javaid Niaz, who was charged with the murder of his wife, Mst. Nabeela, by administering tranquilizers. The Court found that the evidence prima facie connected the accused to the heinous crime of murder, noting that the death occurred in the accused's house after the administration of a high dose of tranquilizers. The High Court's discretion in granting bail was deemed legally unjustified, and the order was set aside, resulting in the cancellation of bail for the accused. |
| Summary |
In the landmark case involving the Supreme Court of Pakistan, the Court scrutinized the cancellation of bail for Javaid Niaz, the accused in the murder of his wife, Mst. Nabeela. The prosecution's case rested on allegations that Niaz, along with his co-accused family members, had administered tranquilizers leading to her death, while falsely claiming electrocution. The Court emphasized the importance of timely medical intervention, which was neglected. With clear evidence establishing a connection between the accused and the crime, the Supreme Court overturned the High Court's bail decision. This case highlights critical aspects of criminal procedure, the gravity of murder charges, and the judicial process in Pakistan, reinforcing the necessity of adhering to legal standards in bail decisions. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
RANA BHAGWANDAS,
TANVIR AHMED KHAN
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| Lawyers |
Abid Hassan Minto,
Sh. Masood Akhtar,
Pervaiz Inayat Malik,
S. Abul Aasim Jafri,
Walayat Umar Chaudhry
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD SAEED
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| Respondents |
JAVAID NIAZ,
Mst. Nabeela
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| Citations |
2003 SLD 290,
2003 SCMR 344
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973,
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
497,
185(3),
302
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