| Case ID |
0f8ebf89-df91-4d36-be38-ffd9129220c8 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Bail Application No. 422 of 2018 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 07, 2018 |
| Hearing Date |
Jun 07, 2018 |
| Decision |
The bail application was dismissed as the accused failed to establish a case for bail. The court highlighted the serious nature of the offenses, including forgery and cheating, which had a significant impact on the public at large. The court noted that the accused had illegally de-sealed an office sealed by the FIA and was found in possession of various documents and passports without a plausible explanation. The court emphasized that such offenses must be addressed with strict measures, and despite the absence of a prohibitory clause under Section 497 of the Criminal Procedure Code, the nature of the crimes warranted the denial of bail. The court directed that the trial should proceed expeditiously to ensure justice is served promptly. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the bail application of an accused involved in serious offenses related to forgery and cheating under the Passports Act and the Pakistan Penal Code. The applicant sought post-arrest bail after being denied by lower courts. The allegations include illegally de-sealing an office that was sealed by the FIA, leading to the recovery of multiple passports and related documents. The court dismissed the bail application, emphasizing the societal impact of such crimes and the need for stringent action against offenses that compromise public trust. The decision reflects the court's commitment to maintaining law and order and addressing issues related to human trafficking and fraud, particularly in the context of travel services. The case underscores the legal framework surrounding bail applications in non-bailable offenses and the importance of judicial scrutiny in such matters. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ABDUL MAALIK GADDI
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
Fawwad Ali Khichi
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| Respondents |
Muhammad Aslam Bhutta,
I.O./S.I. Muhammad Imran of FIA, AHTC Circle, Karachi
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| Citations |
2019 SLD 1604,
2019 YLR 1490
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| Other Citations |
Imtiaz Ahmed and another v. The State PLD 1997 SC 545,
Muhammad Siddiq Awan v. The State 2003 PCr.LJ 890,
Muhammad Siddique v. Imtiaz Begum and 2 others 2002 SCMR 442
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860,
Passports Act, 1974
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| Sections |
497,
498,
109,
201,
406,
420,
6(1)(g)(h)
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