| Case ID |
0ab33c2b-e9b3-4de2-b5f5-dc65f854b66b |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Miscellaneous No. 680-B of 2013 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 06, 2013 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The court granted bail to Muhammad Altaf after considering that the prosecution had failed to provide incriminating evidence against him. The court highlighted the shortcomings in the investigation conducted by the police, which did not adequately connect the petitioner to the crime. The judge noted that the heinousness of the offense alone could not justify the denial of bail, especially in the absence of substantial evidence. Furthermore, the court pointed out that the absence of witnesses and the lack of rigorous investigation by the police left many aspects of the case unclear. The judge concluded that the case required further inquiry into the guilt of the accused, thus allowing bail under the specified conditions. |
| Summary |
In the case of Criminal Miscellaneous No. 680-B of 2013, the Lahore High Court dealt with the bail application of Muhammad Altaf, who was accused under sections 302, 148, and 149 of the Penal Code. The court observed that the investigation by the police was deficient, as no incriminating evidence had been presented against the petitioner. The judge emphasized that the mere heinousness of the offense could not overshadow the lack of evidence. The court also noted that co-accused had been granted bail, and the petitioner's prolonged physical remand had been unproductive. Ultimately, the court granted bail, requiring the petitioner to furnish bonds as specified. This case underscores the importance of thorough investigations and the principle that a strong prosecution case is necessary to deny bail. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SHAHID HAMEED DAR, J
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| Lawyers |
Pervaiz Inayat Malik,
Mrs. Muqadass Tahira,
Tahir Pervaiz Malik,
Ghazanfar Ali S.I.
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD ALTAF
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| Respondents |
another,
THE STATE
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| Citations |
2013 SLD 2821,
2013 YLR 2230
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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,
497(2),
302,
148,
149
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