| Case ID |
0f9a117f-8634-4912-ac9e-e43b775a58ea |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Crl. Misc. No. 6298-B of 2022 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 29, 2022 |
| Hearing Date |
Sep 29, 2022 |
| Decision |
The petitioner sought post-arrest bail in a case of theft involving Rs. 45,00,000/- allegedly stolen from a Cash Processing Center. The court found that although the petitioner was nominated in the FIR and recovery was made from him, there was no direct evidence linking him to the crime. The petitioner had no prior criminal record, and the offense did not fall under the prohibitory clause for bail. The investigation was complete, and the petitioner was no longer required for further investigation. Thus, the court allowed the petition for bail, requiring the petitioner to furnish bail bonds of Rs. 1,00,000/- with a surety of the same amount to the satisfaction of the trial court. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the petition for post-arrest bail concerning serious allegations of theft under the Pakistan Penal Code. The petitioner, Muhammad Bilal, was implicated in a significant theft case where a substantial amount of money was reported stolen. The legal discussion hinged on the interpretation of the Criminal Procedure Code and the conditions under which bail can be granted. The court emphasized the lack of direct evidence against the petitioner and highlighted the absence of prior criminal history, aligning with legal precedents that favor granting bail unless compelling reasons dictate otherwise. The ruling is significant in clarifying the application of Section 497 of the Criminal Procedure Code, particularly in cases lacking direct evidence. This decision underscores the importance of reasonable doubt in criminal proceedings and sets a precedent for future cases involving similar circumstances. Key phrases in this summary include 'post-arrest bail', 'Pakistan Penal Code', 'Criminal Procedure Code', and 'legal precedents', which are essential for SEO optimization within legal contexts. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court, Multan Bench
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Muhammad Amjad Rafiq, J.
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| Lawyers |
Kh. Qaisar Butt,
Miss Asmat Parveen
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD BILAL
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| Respondents |
STATE
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| Citations |
2024 SLD 4117,
2024 PLJ 34
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| Other Citations |
PLD 2021 SC 799,
2021 SCMR 63
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| Laws Involved |
Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898),
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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| Sections |
497,
380,
411
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